Want to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Sustain Penn State is hiring — come work for us!

Sustain Penn State, based in Undergraduate Education, is currently hiring for two student paid intern positions:

        • Eco-Author Intern — Are you an enthusiastic wordsmith with a passion for sustainability? Sustain Penn State wants YOU to join our communications team to help spread the word about Penn State’s statewide sustainability advancements! As our Communications “Eco-Author” Student Intern, you’ll play a vital role in creating engaging written content that showcases Penn State’s sustainability achievements to a broad public audience. Your primary function will be writing Penn State News articles, Our Nature blog posts, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Snapshots. Plus, you’ll develop a high-quality body of work that can be used to develop your professional portfolio.This opportunity is available for an immediate start date and will run through the end of the Spring 2026 semester, with the option to continue into summer and renew for the 2026-27 school year (preferred). During the academic year, you’ll work an average of 10 hours (occasionally up to 20 hours per week) (negotiable depending on your capacity), and during the summer, you can work additional hours as your schedule allows. Most work can be performed remotely with regular Zoom check-ins; however, some in-person hours are required in order to cover events and engage with other Sustain Penn State interns and staff. (You will need to be logged in as a student to open the link above in Workday)
        • Social Media and Graphics Intern — Are you a gifted digital creative with a passion for sustainability? If so, Sustain Penn State (SustainPSU) wants YOU to join our team as a social media and graphic design intern. In this position, you’ll play a vital role in spreading the word about Penn State’s sustainability achievements through social media, graphic design, website updates, and event photography. Not only will you work with likeminded peers and gain valuable experience in the sustainability sector, you’ll also develop a high-quality body of work suitable for a professional portfolio.This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start date and will run through the end of the Spring 2026 semester, with the option to renew for the 2026-27 school year (preferred). During the academic year, you’ll work an average of 10 hours (and up to 20 hours per week) (hours can be negotiated depending on your capacity), and during the summer, you can work additional weekly hours based on your availability. Most work can be performed remotely with regular Zoom check-ins; however, some in-person hours are required to facilitate networking, engagement, and coverage of on-campus events. (You will need to be logged in as a student to open the link above in Workday)

Currently, there are also openings for University Park students interested in serving this fall as paid Tailgate Ambassadors at the football games and as paid EcoReps in the residence halls.

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