Sustainability Intern

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Sustainability Intern for Summer 2025 at the farm in Hanover, NH. The role involves learning and carrying out day-to-day sustainability operations, supporting site upkeep, coordinating events, and assisting with tours and communications.

Interns will foster an inclusive and welcoming environment on site. Open to individuals who can lift 50 lbs, travel to the farm daily, and work 40 hours per week from mid-June to mid-September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to transport to the farm daily in any weather.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.
• Experience creating inclusive and welcoming spaces.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Organized and punctual.
• Creative problem solving.
• Experience leading peers.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and digital.
• Outreach and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Learn and carry out day-to-day operations at the farm.
• Support site upkeep and organization.
• Coordinate events and assist with tours and communications.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment at the farm.

Skills

Work Ethic

Peer Leadership

Communication

Organization

Creative Thinking

Deadline Driven

Inclusion

Diversity

Motivation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Sustainability Intern

Position Number

0000000

Hiring Range Minimum

$16.25

Hiring Range Maximum

$16.25

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Position Purpose

Works with Sustainability Staff to learn and carry out day-to-day operations at the farm. Other duties include site upkeep and organization, event coordination, assisting with tours and communications.The farm interns will be responsible for fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment at the farm. Summer 2025 only.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to transport themselves to and from the farm for their internship each day regardless of weather (car, bike, walk/run, roller blade, Advance Transit)
• Experience working with diverse groups of people
• Experience creating inclusive and welcoming spaces
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to meet deadlines and execute tasks independently
• Positive attitude, ability to keep others motivated
• Organized and on-time
• Creative problem solver, ability to think outside the box
• Experience leading peers
• Strong communication skills — both verbally and digitally
• Outreach and event coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food/agriculture/manual labor experience, customer service experience, and driver certification a plus, but not necessary

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Full Time

Schedule

Mid-June through mid-September 2025 only 40 hours/week

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter Jackson Walker, Organic Farm Coordinator

Contact's Phone Number 2702061615

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.