Sustainability Intern

Wellesley; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Wellesley, in coordination with Wellesley Public Schools, is recruiting college or graduate students in education, environmental studies, public health, or sustainability to support our cafeteria waste-reduction programs.

The Sustainability Intern (Part-time) will work alongside waste-reduction coordinators to: Coach students, model routines, conduct waste audits, and create educational materials for K-12 while engaging with school staff to implement new programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college or graduate degree in education, environmental studies, public health, or sustainability.
• Part-time availability during school hours.
• Reliable transportation to schools in Wellesley.
• Resume-ready experience or coursework in sustainability/education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aid in maintaining an established waste-reduction program across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunch periods at Wellesley Middle School.
• Coach students, model routines, answer questions, and keep sorting stations running smoothly.
• Conduct periodic assessments and waste audits, track data, write brief progress notes, and join check-ins with school administrators.
• Create educational materials for grades K-12 and engage with school principals, food service director and other staff to implement new programs.

Education

Education or related field (college/grad student)

Job description

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The Town of Wellesley, in coordination with Wellesley Public Schools, is recruiting college or graduate students in education, environmental studies, public health, or sustainability to support our cafeteria waste-reduction programs. The Sustainability Intern (Part-time) will work alongside waste-reduction coordinators to:

• Aid in maintaining an established waste-reduction program across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunch periods at Wellesley Middle School.
• Coach students, model routines, answer questions, and keep sorting stations running smoothly.
• Conduct periodic assessments and waste audits, track data, write brief progress notes, and join check-ins with school administrators.
• Create educational materials for grades K-12 and engage with school principals, food service director and other school staff to implement new programs.

Schedule

• 2026-27 School year.
• Flexible: Part time, preference for availability Monday- Friday between 11:15–1:15 PM.

Compensation & training

• $15–$20 per hour, depending on experience.
• Paid training; ongoing support will be provided by Town Waste Reduction Coordinators, with opportunities to learn more in-depth about challenges and prospects in school waste reduction.
• Resume-ready impact, professional references, exposure to school operations, and hands‑on sustainability/education experience. (Course credit possible if your program allows.)

Applicants must successfully complete the required background check process, including a CORI check and fingerprint check.

Applicants will need their own transportation to schools in Wellesley.