Sustainable CT Summer Fellow

Fellowship Job Duties

Sustainable CT Fellow duties include:

• Research sustainability initiatives in Connecticut municipalities, including implementation strategies and resources for towns pursuing different actions.
• Inform municipalities of resources, grants, success stories, for implementation of Sustainable CT actions.
• Assist municipal staff and leaders in implementing and documenting sustainability initiatives for Sustainable CT certification.
• Maintain open communication channels with relevant municipal staff and elected officials.
• Identify potential partners/resources i.e. in-town non-profits or organizations, as well as opportunities for multi-town collaboration.
• Participate in Sustainable CT Fellow trainings and events.
• Support COG projects that align with Sustainable CT objectives.
• Produce an end of internship report that documents successes and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Students must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or must have graduated in the most recent academic year (2025-2026).
• Students must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or be a permanent resident of the state.
• Students must be located in the state of Connecticut for the duration of the fellowship. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Students must have maintained a GPA of 3.0. Students of all majors will be considered.

Technical Skills

Candidates must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently, and be familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

How To Apply

Application materials are due Monday February 9, 2026, by 5:00 pm EST. Email applications to Lilly Adamo at lillya@sustainblect.org (DO NOT apply via LinkedIn). Applications must include the following:

• Cover letter, written or video (approximately 1 page if written or 2 minutes long for video)
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 references (must include an email address and a phone number for each reference). References might include professors, employers, coaches, club leaders, etc.
• Writing sample (no more than 3 pages/1500 words; this can be a piece written for a class)
• Copy of unofficial transcript
• List of top 3 preferred COG locations

*Applications are not accepted through LinkedIn*

Timeline

• Application materials are due Monday February 9, 2026, by 5:00 pm EST. Email applications to Lilly Adamo at lillya@sustainblect.org. (DO NOT apply via LinkedIn)
• Sustainable CT will notify selected candidates by early April 2026.