Sustainability Intern

Position Details

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: Delaware, OH; Olentangy Campus

Classification: Temporary

Department: Engineering

Schedule: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Hours/days are flexible)

Rate: Based on the school year the candidate will be entering. Freshman and Sophomore $16.26; Junior and Senior $17.92

Summary of Responsibilities

Del-Co’s Internship Program provides each student with valuable hands-on experience, personalized coaching and mentoring within a unique industry. As the Sustainability Intern, you will assist in the development and implementation of Del-Co’s Sustainability strategies.

Essential Duties

Update Del-Co’s carbon footprint study to examine the environmental impacts of our business practices.

Assess the efficacy of installed roof-top solar panels and electric fleet vehicles for meeting sustainability goals.

Evaluate Del-Co's current business practices and supply chain sources to support sustainable development.

Perform outdoor maintenance of tree nursery and pollinator gardens, including planting, weeding, watering, and general upkeep.

Conduct fieldwork involving tree and grassland species identification, invasive species removal, and habitat assessments.

Research, draft, and apply for Federal, State, or local grants applicable to Del-Co Water’s sustainability goals.

Analyze water resource resilience in response to environmental and operational challenges.

Communicate Del-Co’s sustainability initiatives and events to internal and public audiences via Instagram and other social media platforms.

Enter and manipulate data in Excel for various sustainability reports and projects.

Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree at an accredited college/university with an area of focus in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or related field.

General understanding of reducing waste through sustainability initiatives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Capable of conducting technical research to inform and enhance project outcomes.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and data management.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Apply at Delcowater.org/careers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, or responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Del-Co Water Company reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties and qualifications made necessary by changing organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. A list of physical demands for this position is available on request. In lieu of applying online, applicants may also apply for this position by visiting Del-Co Water at 6658 Olentangy River Rd, Delaware OH, 43015 or calling .