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**Open Date** 07/29/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16179N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** Applied Sustainability Learning Intern

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 10

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

The Office for Sustainability Education is open M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and the intern can set up hours within that time frame.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 01281 - Office of Sustainability

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 14.00

**Close Date** 10/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office for Sustainability Education seeks a student intern to help Applied Sustainability Learning and the Sapling Program at the University of Utah. Enrolled students from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

The Office for Sustainability Education empowers students, employees, and the wider community to build a sustainable future through education, engagement, and collaborative action.

Intern will assist the SAPling Program and support the development of Applied Sustainability Learning resources through outreach, resource development, program tracking, data entry, administrative support, and campus-centric opportunities. Most importantly, the intern will help the Office for Sustainability Education make the SAPling program and Applied Sustainability Learning fun and exciting for the whole campus.

Responsibilities

Students selected as the Applied Sustainability Learning intern will be assigned roles that focus on one or more of the following areas:

+ Track projects as they move through various administrative processes;

+ Enter all projects and applications into a database that can be utilized for tracking and other reporting;

+ These projects will also be compiled into a document that will be published on the website

+ Work with the faculty to help promote SAPling and Applied Sustainability projects;

+ Compile resources to support students engaged in Applied Sustainability learning;

+ Curate and create Applied Sustainability resources in coordination with Program Manager;

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a University of Utah full-time student.

Preferences

Internships are open to all majors.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, as well as organizational capacity. Experiences with program development, project management, stakeholder engagement are a plus.

Experience with ASANA and Canva are a plus, but not required for consideration.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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