Sustainability Intern- Oglethorpe University

JOB SUMMARY

Formally established in 2020, the Sustainable Brookhaven strategy framework consists of five elements: natural environment, built environment, financial, organizational, and civic governance. Each of these five elements reflects part of Brookhaven’s mission and vision that are impacted by actions, decisions, and policies. 

Part-time: 20-25hrs a week Mon-Fri between 8:30am-5:00pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including:

Natural Environment

• Adopt-a-Street Program https://www.brookhavenga.gov/657/Adopt-A-Street-Program
• Sustainable Brookhaven Challenge https://sustainablebrookhaven.org/
• Community Wildlife Habitat https://www.brookhavenga.gov/645/Community-Wildlife-Habitat
• Electric Vehicles (EV) https://www.brookhavenga.gov/656/Electric-Vehicles-EV
• Litter Trap Inventory/Assessment https://www.brookhavenga.gov/654/Litter-Trap

Built Environment

• Bicycle Friendly Community^SM https://bikeleague.org/bfa/community/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Establish and maintain effective communications with appropriate and necessary organizations
• Develop project details (e.g., logistics, communications, etc.)
• Manage project operation and execution
• Document project results

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• 2.8 GPA Min.
• Currently enrolled Oglethorpe University Junior or Senior
• Must be available for duration of Internship May 2026 to August 2026 (with possible extension)
• Preferred but not limited to programs of (major or minor) study: Environmental science, Public policy analysis, Political Science
• Ability to pass a criminal background check; and drug screening

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Motivated self-starter able to work independently
• Data Utilization: May require the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data.
• Human Interactions: Requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Strong written and oral communication skills
• Functional Reasoning: Strong research and analytical skills. Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. 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; talk and hear; use hands or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

• May work evenings as needed
• Work may require travel between multiple locations
• Work in a team environment
• Participate in Department-Specific Job-Shadows

The City has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Salary : $19