Roles and responsibilities
In their role, the student will be given tasks such as writing about project goals, editing interviews and videos, and sharing participant feedback on social media platforms.
Qualifications and previous coursework
This opportunity is available to non-graduating students enrolled at Cornell University outside the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE).
The ideal candidate will have
- A background in environmental sustainability
- An equity and justice focus
- Good creative writing skills
- Experience using media platforms
Learning outcomes
As a result of the internship, the student intern will:
- Learn about energy upgrades that help communities become climate resilient
- Gain skills for conducting environmental sustainability educational outreach
- Become familiar with Ithaca’s Green New Deal and its focus on equity and justice
