SEASONAL SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

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The position is part time in the Spring and Summer of 2026 (maximum of 20 hours per week) spread across Monday to Thursday in alignment with the RI Holiday Calendar. The schedule is flexible and will require site visits, but most of the work requires a computer and may be performed with a hybrid onsite/offsite after the on-boarding is complete.

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The State is accepting online applications for a Seasonal Sustainability Intern position.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

A Seasonal Sustainability Intern will support the department in advancing sustainable best management practices for event organizers at DEM facilities and project assistance for materials management and lead by example projects. This position will work under the direction of DEM Sustainability Manager and support sustainability initiatives across the department, working with offices/divisions in the Bureau of Environmental Protection and Bureau of Natural Resources. 

For the event efforts, the intern will perform outreach, customer interaction, and assist event organizers with identifying and integrating best management practices (BMP) for sustainability into their events that are hosted at DEM Facilities. These BMP can range from material sourcing, waste management, local food sourcing, transportation, and green-house gas emissions. The intern collect data on events and keep track of event sustainability efforts in an organized manner that allows for monitoring of key performance indicators and development of performance dashboards. This position will assist with performing subject matter research, data mining, data logging, research and analysis to support materials management and lead by example projects. This work may include assisting with public workshops, community outreach, and will include attending regular meetings to stay current with project activities.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

Eligible candidates must have reliable mode of transportation and be at least 18 years of age. Comfort engaging with the public, strong interpersonal and clear spoken communication skills required. Essential job functions require use of a computer and basic Microsoft Office tools.

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Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.