What are the responsibilities and job description for the powerED Operations Intern position at McKinstry?
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a powerED Operations Intern to join our team in Tampa, FL for the 2026-2027 school year. In this role, you would support our powerED team by attending school engagements and working with local students and teachers on why sustainability in the built environment is so important.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
Our Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You’ll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers an in-depth real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
What we look for in our powerED Operations interns:
Comfortable presenting to and engaging with K–12 students in both classroom and group settings.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
Experience with Canva is preferred. Working knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple inboxes, calendars, and competing priorities.
Excellent time management, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Currently enrolled as a college junior, senior, or graduate student.
Pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Education, Communications, or a related field.
Available to work part-time (15–20 hours per week) during the school year, from August through June.
Ability to travel to schools and job sites throughout the service area.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Available from August 15 through June 1.
What Our powerED Operations Interns Are Responsible For:
Project & Program Support
Assist the powerED team with community events, school visits, site engagements, and sustainability initiatives throughout the district.
Support environmental education efforts by engaging with K–12 students, educators, and school staff.
Develop and create sustainability-focused resources, activities, and content for Green Team Leads and students.
Serve as an ambassador for McKinstry's sustainability mission by promoting environmental stewardship and the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Deliver presentations and facilitate activities for students and school communities.
Monitor and respond to group email inboxes in a professional, timely, and customer-focused manner.
Learn district-wide HVAC scheduling processes and provide administrative and operational support as needed.
Assist with program tracking, reporting, data collection, and other operational tasks that support powerED initiatives.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for sustainability, environmental education, and creating positive change within school communities.
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.
The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
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