• Sustainability Intern

    City of Bangor (Bangor, ME)


    Sustainability Intern

     

    The City of Bangor is seeking a motivated university student for a Spring 2026 internship supporting sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action initiatives. This position provides practical, applied experience that complements academic programs across engineering, environmental sciences, climate studies, planning, data analytics, public policy, and related fields. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a local government setting and contribute directly to your community,

     

    Working closely with City staff, the intern will assist with research, analysis, and project development in areas that help reduce municipal energy costs, advance climate goals, and improve long-term community resilience. Hours are flexible to accommodate academic schedules.

     

    The internship is designed for the Spring 2026 semester (approximately 16 weeks). If funding allows, the position may be extended into Summer 2026. For more details, please see a job description here:Sustainability Intern Job Description

     

    This is a temporary paid internship at $20 per hour. Academic credit may also be arranged. Applicants must be enrolled at a local college or university during the Spring 2026 semester. The anticipated schedule for this position is 10–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling around classes and exams.

    How to apply:

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Resume

    2. Cover letter describing interests related to sustainability or climate action

    3. Contact information for one academic or professional reference

     

    Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) (https://hrupload.bangormaine.gov/hrupload/) via the application portal at:https://apply.bangormaine.gov/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

     

    About the City of Bangor

     

    The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.

     

    Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

     

    Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.

    Job Details

    Category

     

    City Hall

     

    Status

     

    Open

     

    Posted

     

    December 2, 2025 8:00 AM

     

    Closing

     

    Open Until Filled