Deadline: June 8

The City of Tacoma’s Office of Sustainability is seeking to hire part-time interns to provide support to the City of Tacoma’s Sustainability Managers, Green Team, and subcommittees through research and development of sustainability policies, guidelines, and practices. Assist the city in achieving its sustainability goals and implement the 2008 Climate Action Plan strategies.

General tasks of these part-time positions (15-19) hours week for 6 months) include:

  • Assist in the implementation of Sustainable Purchasing Policy, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Research and development of Energy, Fuel, Waste, and Paper Reduction Programs and Campaigns.
  • Develop and maintain Sustainability internet and intranet pages.
  • Develop outreach materials and programming for residents and businesses, including website updates, social media, and other materials.
  • Work with the Sustainable Tacoma Commission to research and develop policy and/or program recommendations for Management and City Council consideration.
  • Work with Human Resources to develop sustainability training.
  • Perform data gathering, entry and reporting.
  • Gather data on City’s resource consumption including energy, fuel, water, and paper usage.

Educational Benefits:
Educational benefits to be derived by students in this job include: team work; research; enhanced computer skills; public speaking and employability skills.

Hours and Terms of the Position:
The hours for this position are 15-19 hours per week (flexible based on student’s schedule) with the days of the week being negotiable.

Location and Physical Requirements of Position:
This position is located in an office settings located in the Office of Sustainability on the 15th Floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market Street). This position requires periods of sitting, standing and phone and computer work.

You MUST be currently enrolled in a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university.

Students who are eligible for work study are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityoftacoma.org
ALTERNATIVE FORMAT MAY BE OBTAINED AT:
Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3764
253-591-5400
rcroston@ci.tacoma.wa.us

An Equal Opportunity Employer
All interested individuals must attach a resume that includes past work experience and a brief cover letter stating why you want to participate in this internship. This position will require a background check prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license is required at time of appointment.

Qualified applicants that have the strongest background related to this position may be invited to participate in an interview.

Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253-591-5400.