Sustainability Intern: Hospitality & Operations

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Radford University is hiring a Sustainability Intern to gain hands-on experience in hospitality and sustainability initiatives.

The role focuses on conducting assessments, developing goals, training staff, and evaluating programs, with a flexible schedule around class commitments. This paid internship offers real-world exposure to operations and environmental practices within campus dining.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program
• 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
• paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for PTO or benefits

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Hospitality, Business, Culinary, Marketing, or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Radford University is hiring a Sustainability Intern to gain hands-on experience in hospitality and sustainability initiatives.

The role focuses on conducting assessments, developing goals, training staff, and evaluating programs, with a flexible schedule around class commitments. This paid internship offers real-world exposure to operations and environmental practices within campus dining.