Work With Us
The Office of Sustainability regularly offers internships and other positions for both undergraduate and graduate students at Tufts. When a position is open, it will be linked below to a job posting on Handshake along with application instructions and deadline.
Please note, for graduate students that do not have access to the Handshake platform, please email your cover letter and resume to the contact person indicated on the position instructions.
Please email us at sustainabilityoffice@tufts.edu with any questions.
Additional internship and academic opportunities may be found on the Environmental Studies Program blog.
OOS Statement of Inclusion
Tufts Office of Sustainability believes in the inherent worth of all people. In line with the work of the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence and the university at large, we aspire to deliver on the promise that Tufts is a place where all members of our community feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to contribute in ways that celebrate the most important parts of their identity.
Tufts Office of Sustainability seeks to illuminate the way global inequity, sustainability, and community resilience intersect, and makes a concerted effort to bring new voices and perspectives into the field of sustainability. We commit to developing opportunities for diverse participation in sustainability, valuing the many experiences and perspectives each individual member brings to our community, and welcoming diverse ideas and experiences.
Acutely aware of the way structural power shapes people’s experiences, our office engages the Tufts community with institutional problem solving that models the real-world challenges posed by global inequity and climate change. With an emphasis on just sustainability in our Annual Equity and Justice Goals, our office works to integrate equity and inclusion into our work, systems, and structures, including hiring, programming, communications, and governance.
Tufts Sustainability Exploration Grant
This grant is available for Tufts students to receive funding to complete an unpaid summer internship related to sustainability.
Read about one student's internship experience funded by this grant.
Current Openings:
Job Title: Sustainability Communications Intern
Organization Description: The Office of Sustainability works to improve Tufts University and scale its impact on the community and world. We focus on the equitable and sustainable use of resources and organizational change at all levels. Our core approach is linking institutional problem solving with Tufts education and research enterprises to build common purpose and an ethos of collective problem solving. Staff in the office create strategic partnerships, student and employee engagement programs, financially support sustainability efforts on campus and collaborate with faculty and the Operations Division on innovation and improvement efforts. Led by the Chief Sustainability Officer and reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Office consists of 4 full time staff and +/- 20 part-time student workers.
Position Purpose: To create engaging content that reaches our audience and encourages participation in sustainability at Tufts.
Position Description: Are you always sharing the latest way to live more sustainably with your friends, family, and community? Do you have an eye for design and a knack for communicating with others? The Tufts Office of Sustainability is seeking an undergraduate or graduate intern to assist with our sustainability communications. They will work under the Sustainability Communications Specialist to create content and execute marketing campaigns centered around the office’s programming. They will contribute weekly to our social media channels, gather content for the monthly newsletter, update the sustainability website as needed, create graphics and signage, and complete other communications tasks as assigned. Software and equipment (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, etc.) will be provided by the office.
Hours & Timeframe: This position will be available in Fall 2024, starting in October, working 10-15 hours a week, primarily during business hours (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM), in-person in our office on the Medford/Somerville Campus. Hybrid work can be considered, per discussion with supervisor. In the case of hybrid work, employees will be expected to follow an agreed upon hybrid work plan. This internship has the potential to continue into the Spring 2024 semester with preference given to candidates who are able to continue in this position throughout the school year.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with social media platforms including Tik Tok, Twitter, and Instagram
- Experience with graphic design
- Excellent writing abilities
- Creative thinker with an interest in storytelling
- Reliable and manage time effectively
- Good customer service abilities
- Interest in sustainability
Compensation: $15/hour
Apply via Handshake or through email (sustainabilityoffice@tufts.edu) with a cover letter addressed to Jennifer Reilly and a resume. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered. Direct questions to sustainabilityoffice@tufts.edu.
Applications are due Monday, September 30th at 9:00 am. Interviews will take place the following week.
