Sustainability Internships
CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our sustainability internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.
Please note some sustainability internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what sustainability internships abroad can entail.
General Sustainability Internship Position Description
Discover the realm of Sustainability, a field dedicated to the responsible stewardship of our planet and its resources to secure a thriving future for both people and the environment. Some duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Supporting Environmental Data Collection: Assist in gathering basic environmental data, organizing it into spreadsheets, and preparing simple reports under the guidance of senior staff.
2. Coordinating Resources for Sustainability Projects: Help coordinate basic resources, such as materials and schedules, for small-scale sustainability projects.
3. Participating in Community Education Efforts: Engage in community education by distributing informational brochures, setting up event spaces, and managing sign-ups for sustainability workshops.
4. Assisting in Research Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of research by collecting articles, summarizing findings, and organizing research materials related to sustainable practices.
5. Helping with Office Recycling Programs: Support waste reduction efforts by maintaining recycling bins, tracking office waste output, and distributing reminders about recycling practices.
Sample Sustainability Positions
Curious about what types of sustainability internships abroad are available?
Below are a few past sustainability positions real interns have done. There are many more possibilities, as each position is personalized. Contact us today to learn more about internship abroad opportunities in sustainability!
Sustainability Intern at a Performing Arts Organization
As a Sustainability Intern at a performing arts organization, you’ll help embed environmental and social sustainability into the company’s operations and productions. Your work will include researching emissions sources, developing a Sustainability Policy & Action Plan, and creating sustainability guides for freelancers. You’ll also support data collection for carbon footprint reporting, contribute to sustainability communications, and, if you have digital media skills, design comms assets and templates. Additionally, you’ll assist the sustainable touring group by drafting reports, organizing sector meetings, and helping share research and best practices in sustainability across the theater industry.
Communications and Advocacy Intern at a Wilderness Society
As a Communications and Advocacy Intern at a wilderness society, you’ll assist with community engagement, advocacy, and creative projects that promote environmental protection. Your responsibilities may include supporting lobbying activities, conducting research, organizing events, and contributing to communications initiatives. You’ll also gain experience in day-to-day nonprofit operations, from office administration to collaborating with staff on impactful conservation projects.
Sustainability and Education Intern at a Sustainability Organization
As a Sustainability and Education Intern with a sustainability organization, you’ll design and lead hands-on learning sessions that involve planting, pollinator identification, and citizen science projects. You’ll also research and write articles on biodiversity conservation and contribute to a national map highlighting threatened pollinator and plant species. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in sustainability education, conservation research, and community engagement.
Competency & Skill Development
Displayed below are examples of sustainability-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our sustainability internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their host organization. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.
Sustainability Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:
- Organizational Skills — Assisting with data collection, coordinating resources, and managing materials to support sustainability efforts.
- Communication Skills — Engaging with the community and team members by distributing information and participating in education efforts.
- Basic Research Skills — Contributing to research preparation by collecting and organizing relevant materials and summarizing findings.
- Resource Management — Helping to coordinate and manage resources for small-scale projects, ensuring they stay on track.
- Environmental Awareness — Supporting office recycling and waste reduction programs, which are crucial for promoting sustainability in everyday practices.
