Tag: ENVS

Communications/Office Support Intern, Environmental Studies Department (Medford, MA)

The Environmental Studies Program is looking for an outreach/communications intern for the Spring semester (6 -10 hrs a week), starting in January.

Job Description: S/He will work under the supervision of the Environmental Studies Program Administrator. Duties include preparation of promotional material including flyers, newsletters, doing on-campus outreach, assisting with event organization, posting on social media, preparation of course guides updates and office tasks as needed.

Requirements: S/He must be very creative, detail-oriented, have excellent written communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and be able to meet deadlines. Additionally, s/he must be proficient using computers and be willing and able to learn new software as needed. Proficiency in Powerpoint required. Experience with graphic design and a general interest in environmental topics are a plus. The successful applicant must be available on Thursdays between 11:30 to 1:30 pm to assist with our Lunch & Learn seminar series. This position is open to all students but those on Work-Study and/or in the ENVS Program are strongly encouraged to apply.
If interested email Dr. Gomez by Jan 3 and submit:
1) Cover letter (indicating available hours)
2) Resume
3) Name and contact information for 2 references
4) Flyer designed by applicant for a talk with the following information: “Communicating Sustainability”, John Smith, Thursday March 19,12 pm, Rabb room, Lincoln Filene Center, Watch talk live at Bit.ly/LiveLunchLearn, free pizza

 

Learn more and apply.

 Application deadline: Open until filled

Oct. 4: ENVS Lunch & Learn “Who Are the Change Makers?”

October 4, 12:00-1:00pm at the Lincoln Filene Center, Rabb Room, Tufts University

Join Leith Sharp, Chair of the Sustainability Futures Academy and Professor, Harvard University, for a dynamic discussion of this question.

Learn the fundamentals of becoming a successful change agent for sustainability in any organization, business or group. Ms. Sharp will introduce participants to the art of catalyzing wide scale change in the behaviors and practices of large organizations, encouraging them to reduce their environmental impact. As she presents the major concepts and the role of the individual in bringing the new green economy to fruition, Ms. Sharp will use her many years of experience greening Harvard University as her primary case study.

See the Environmental Studies website for a full bio for Leith Sharp and information on other upcoming Lunch & Learns!