Sustainability & Social Impact Intern

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a Sustainability & Social Impact Intern to assist with sustainability projects. Responsibilities include research, project coordination, data tracking, and preparation of presentations and outreach materials. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of sustainability practices. It is aimed at students or recent graduates in relevant fields. The role is office-based in Delray Beach, FL.
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with Sustainability Office projects as assigned by the Sustainability Officer, focusing on City-Wide sustainability initiatives.
• Research and complete assigned projects related to public sector sustainability initiatives by working closely with the Sustainability Officer and Department personnel.
• Apply analytical and communication skills to assist with coordination and implementation of sustainability initiatives related to the following: reduction of single use plastics, Earth Day initiative, community gardens and tree planting, energy efficiency and implementation of renewal energy projects, recycling, composting, green building principles, and other projects.
• Research sustainability initiatives by accessing related websites, contacting relevant industry organizations and other municipalities and counties and tracking data in spreadsheets.
• Assist in preparing power point presentations, staff memos, informational brochures, correspondence emails, meeting agendas and coordinating outreach events.
• Assist with other Sustainability projects as needed.
Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
• Organizational, oral and strong written communication skills – writing sample requested
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with City employees and citizens
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office 2010, Publisher or similar publication software and Internet research
• Some knowledge of current practices and principles of energy conservation/efficiency, sustainable living and/or related "green" practices.

Learning Goals
• Knowledge of public sector sustainability functions and role of Sustainability Officer
• Knowledge of local government administration and policy development
• Knowledge of diverse environmental and sustainability challenges facing urban areas

Preferred Majors

Current or recent graduates obtaining a degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainability Studies, Ecosystem and Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.