Student Resources
Featured Jobs
The sustainability sector is growing at an increasingly rapid rate. From clean energy to building sustainable enterprise, sustainability expertise is in high demand as the world shifts to a green economy. Below is a list of featured job opportunities for the sustainability graduate students and alumni.
Please be sure to check this page frequently as we update this page weekly with new jobs.
*Jobs pages that require a Handshake account. USF provides all students a Handshake account. Click the link and sign in with your Net ID.
| Recycling position - City of Orlando | Research Analyst | Senior Manager - Environment & Sustainability |
|---|---|---|
|
Position: Recycling position - City of Orlando |
Position: Research Analyst
|
Position: Research Associate, Climate Change Policy Location: Irving-TX |
|
Functioning as a liaison between the City of Orlando and The Recycling Partnership, this position will spearhead a yearlong project concentrating on the assessment and research gathering specifics related to recycling at multifamily properties in the City of Orlando. The key focuses for this position will be increasing recycling participation, increasing the volume of recyclables collected, and lowering contamination. This position will be responsible for collecting, testing, and analyzing data relevant to the existing multifamily properties with recycling programs, while at the same time work with new properties to get sustainable programs established. Particular duties include (but are not limited to): baseline data capture, development of research methods, report writing and presenting, interacting with residents, overseeing field work, as well as other tasks as assigned. The expected deliverables obtained from this position include: Increasing the number of recycling programs at multifamily properties throughout the
City. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree (or in pursuit), in Environmental Science or Engineering, Public Admin., Sustainability, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred and/or 2 years of experience in the solid waste or recycling industries. Ability to work outside for extended hours. Valid Florida driver’s license is required. Please contact Joseph England at joseph.england@cityoforlando.net for more information. |
To fill our Research Analyst role, we are seeking professionals who have developed
specialized expertise in specific areas of recycling and waste reduction, along with the ability to produce high-quality research documents. A research analyst may be responsible (under the direction of a project manager and/or project director) for portions of a project, coordinating research, planning tasks, and the work of researchers. Typically, research analysts are focused on developing and improving professional expertise toward becoming consultants. Responsibilities: • Performs and coordinates research and assigned tasks, including research in all areas of expertise, with emerging specialty in defined areas as required • Writes and edits products that are accurate and of high quality with minimal technical and stylistic editing by senior people • Meets with other professionals in task-oriented meetings • Limited client contact (under the supervision of a project manager or a designated consultant) • Provides technical leadership to the company in areas of special expertise |
|
| Climate Protection Consultant | Research Associate | Energy Benchmarking Sustainability Programs Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
|
Position: Climate Protection Consultant Location: Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St., Austin , TX |
Position: Research Associate, Climate Change Policy Location:Washington State, DC |
Position: Energy Benchmarking Sustainability Programs Coordinator Location:City Hall, 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Demonstrated interest in and awareness of environmental conservation and climate change
issues, especially those facing water utilities Experience researching environmental and climate change issues, especially related to water utilities, and presenting findings to citizens and stakeholders in various formats including policies and procedures, public education, presentations and reports to Boards, Commissions or Councils or other governing bodies Experience leading cross-functional efforts to devise public policy, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and across geographies and platforms with the goal of building consensus |
CFR’s David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program aims to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions. As part of the Studies Program, the research associate will support the work of the Senior Fellow for Climate Change Policy. |
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.The City of Minneapolis is seeks a full time, experienced Sustainability Program Coordinator focusing on Energy Benchmarking and Building Energy Efficiency to join the City Coordinator's Division of Sustainability. |
| Environmental Scientist I | TAMPA BAY WATCH | Booz Allen Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
|
Position: Environmental Scientist I (Energy & Water Mgmnt Location: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL |
Position: Executive Director, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Location: The Pier - St. Petersburg, FL |
Position: Sustainability Analyst Location: Arlington, VA, US |
|
Environmental Scientist will support the NASA Principal Center for Energy and Water Management. Agency task plans set requirements annually, however, at a minimum support includes: In coordination with Government, support the planning and execution of the NASA Energy and Water Efficiency Panel (EEP). Support the coordination and preparation for the energy/water awareness and outreach campaign communication materials. Support the development of energy/water outreach themes, priorities and outreach campaign materials. Support the Government in preparing for and conducting NASA Environmental and Energy Functional Reviews (EEFRs). |
The Executive Director is the chief executive of the Discovery Center and, as such, is responsible for the general and fiscal leadership and management of the organization, including operations, programs, staff, volunteers, partnerships, fundraising, budgets, external relations and the overall visitor experience. Above all, the Executive Director of the Discovery Center is charged with delivering on the mission and goals of the organization in a fiscally sound manner and will represent the Discovery Center as its chief advocate and spokesperson throughout the community. This person plays a leading role, working closely with the President of Tampa Bay Watch, its Board of Directors and staff, in developing and articulating the strategic direction of the Discovery Center and implementing the resulting strategies and initiatives. | Provide analytical and reporting support to an Army National Guard program. Review and validate modernization and construction projects focused on energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, energy security, energy resiliency and utilities or infrastructure projects. Validate estimates within the document based on applicable National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) regulations. Review, validate, and consolidate data related to base operations, including electrical, water, waste water, heating and cooling, other utilities, and solid waste operations. Coordinate reporting energy, water, and renewable energy data into the Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AEWRS) to the 54 states and territories’ energy managers. |
| New Orleans Covention Center | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Corporate Citizenship Center (CCC) |
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources |
|---|---|---|
|
Position: Director Sustainability & CSR Location: New Orleans, LA, US |
Position: Associate Manager, Circular Economy & Sustainability Program Location: Headquarters, Washington, District Of Columbia |
Position: Environment Specialist Location: Various Sarasota County Locations |
| The Director of Sustainability and CSR is responsible for coordinating a unified environmental and social responsibility strategy for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This individual works closely with all departments to strategically develop and execute sustainability objectives for the organization to be a neighbor of choice, an employer of choice, and a local and industry leader. | Support the senior director of the Sustainability and Circular Economy Program by helping implement core sustainability programming and the CCC’s flagship recycling initiative, Beyond 34: Recycling and Recovery for a New Economy. The person in this position will perform a variety of duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the program using organizational, communications, research, event management, fundraising, and administrative skills. | This is professional work managing land and amenities, habitat restoration, listed species monitoring, management of nuisance species; coordination of activities for safe park use and positive v isitor experiences, volunteer recruitment, training and coordination, managing special events, providing environmental education and nature-based programs; contract management and oversight and development of land management plans for assigned parks. The work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday. |