Our summer internships often focus on a single issue or project, with students (often from different colleges and majors) working together. (Other individual internships may be possible upon request.)
How we do this depends in part on how many highly-motivated students are interested — and their specific strengths and interests. We could wind up with a team of 4–5 students or smaller projects. [Email peter@sustainlv.org]
Depending on where the students come from, it seems possible that the internships will be offered ‘remotely’ — but will still include meetings with key people in the community.
General Information for Summer Internships
Deliverables generally include some or all of the following
- a report, plan, or other document presenting information from exploration & research and/or discussion of implications and recommendations for action and/or work published on the Alliance website and other venues
- presentations to community groups and other groups
- one or more posters that clarify recommendations
Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills; desire to improve policy & education with regard to climate, public health, social justice, and other facets of sustainability; strong attention to detail; ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Skills and Abilities Interns Are Expected to Have / Develop / Improve
- General understanding of project subject matter, including strengths & weaknesses of current systems, and how the subject relates to and contributes to sustainability
- Effective oral communication in professional & community settings
- Effective written communication, such as handouts, website pages, and perhaps some blog posts
- Ability to identify key points for effective action
- Project planning & management skills
Previous summer projects included
- Implementing Bethlehem’s Climate Action Plan, including Climate Change Education & Build Sustainably — for Business Success and a Livable Future [2021]
- Community & Restorative Justice systems [2020],
- Editing & Publishing (Summer 2020) – preparing for the new Sustainable Lehigh Valley booklet
- Climate Action Planning for the Lehigh Valley [2019],
- Sustainability Practices for Cafés & Restaurants [2019]
- Sustainability Impact Assessment [2018],
- Climate & sustainability for schools [2014 & 2016],
- Sustainable Campus Dining Resources [2013].
updated March 2023