Campus Sustainability Internships and Opportunities

 

The Office of Sustainability and the Office of Environmental Affairs are Hiring! Hello, Green Terps! Are you looking for professional development opportunities and aiming to work in sustainability? Apply for an internship or volunteer position with the Office of Sustainability or the Office of Environmental Affairs to enhance your skill set. Learn more about the opportunities below and help foster UMD’s sustainability culture. Office of Sustainability Internship  Applications The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce that applications for our 2026-2027 student internship cohort are now open! These are one-year, paid positions for students enrolled in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. The positions and their descriptions can be found on the Office of Sustainability website. Applications are due by Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Apply now Office of Environmental Affairs Internship Applications The Office of Environmental Affairs, with support from the Office of Sustainability, is excited to announce that applications for two new student internships are now open! These are one-year, paid positions for students enrolled in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. There is a possibility to start the Environmental Sustainability Internship in summer 2026. Two interns will be hired for the Environmental Sustainability Intern role. The positions descriptions can be found on the Office of Sustainability website. Applications are due by Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Apply now Ambassador and Advisor Volunteers Are you passionate about sustainability but do not have time for an internship? Join our two volunteer teams, the Sustainability Advisors and SustainableUMD Ambassadors. Sustainability Advisors teach an interactive lesson to first-year students about sustainability and climate change and how each affects students, their studies, and future career prospects. SustainableUMD Outreach Ambassadors conduct outreach to connect students with campus sustainability resources, programs, and initiatives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with priority for early applicants until Friday, May 8th at 11:59pm. Apply to be an Advisor Apply to be an Ambassador

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