Sustainability Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Radford University

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

One @Work app access

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed Dining Services in Radford, VA is seeking a Sustainability Intern to support environmental initiatives on campus. This paid internship offers hands-on experience across hospitality and business operations, with mentors in culinary services, catering, marketing, and operations.

You will conduct sustainability assessments, help set goals, train staff on sustainable practices, and monitor program performance while gaining leadership and marketing skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program.
• Junior or Senior class standing.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and rotate across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; hospitality/POS systems a plus.
• Flexible schedule; some evening/weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting sustainability assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Helping to set, develop and implement sustainability goals
• Assisting with staff training sessions and workshops centered on sustainable practices
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of sustainability initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospitality/POS systems

Job description

Position Details

• We are hiring immediately for a Sustainability Intern position.
• Address: PO Box 6896 Radford, VA Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

About The Program

Join our internship program that is designed to provide hands-on experience in both hospitality and business operations. Over the course of the term, you'll work alongside experienced mentors in culinary services, catering, marketing, and operations building the skills to launch your career in hospitality or business management.

As a sustainability intern, the focus is on environmental issues to help improve sustainability practices and meet our sustainability goals and foster positive, lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting sustainability assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Helping to set, develop and implement sustainability goals
• Assisting with staff training sessions and workshops centered on sustainable practices
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of sustainability initiatives

Skills You'll Gain

• Leadership & teamwork
• Food safety & allergen awareness
• Event planning & execution
• Marketing & social media management

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program
• Junior or Senior class standing
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Eager to learn and rotate across departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; hospitality/POS systems a plus
• Flexible schedule; some evening/weekend availability may be required

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.