Sustainability Analyst Intern II

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date : This position closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Sustainability Analyst Intern II : This is a paid summer 2025 internship. This internship position will be assigned to the Sustainability Division of the General Services Department. For more information about Henrico County's Sustainability Program is available here : https : / / henrico.gov / heart / .

Henrico County offers a variety of challenging hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. To Learn more about the Internship Program click https : / / henrico.us / services / internship / to view resources, video, and photo content.

Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at https : / / henrico.gov / services / jobs / . For more information on the operations and functions of each department click here : https : / / henrico.gov / departments /

Essential Duties

Sustainability Analyst Intern II : This position is a paid internship for the summer of 2025. The student will be assigned to work in our General Services Department to support the team and Sustainability program.

Desired Area of Study / Program : Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related program.

Desired GPA : Student must be in good standing

Work Hours : 8 : 30 am - 4 : 30 pm are core hours. Internship hours may vary within the core hours based on the student hired. Interns could be scheduled to work up to 29 hours per week based on the assignment and the intern's availability. Expected Start Date : Friday, May 16, 2025 Expected End Date : By the start of the fall semester. However, depending on the performance and availability of the student hired along with the departmental projects, the internship could be extended through the fall semester. Work Location : 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico VA 23228

Intern Status : This is a paid internship at a rate of $16.00 per hour. Interns are allowed to work up to 29 hours per week.

This internship position will be assigned to the Sustainability Division of the General Services DepartmentMore details about the Henrico County Sustainability Program is available here : https : / / henrico.gov / heart / .

The Intern may be assigned the following duties :

• Identify opportunities to reduce the County's carbon footprint and environmental impacts
• Collect and analyze sustainability program data to track measures and support benchmarking
• Track and report data related to sustainability activities
• Assist with sustainability project identification and implementation
• Research and communicate trends in innovation of environmental and social responsibility in government
• Prepare promotional and informational materials for sustainability outreach to Henrico citizens, businesses, and employees
• Site visits and follow up
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Through the course of the internship the student will gain knowledge of :

Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Pursuing a college degree in a field relevant to internship or post-secondary vocational / technical training in a trade or craft that is relevant to the internship; GPA = student of good standing; prefer a college student in the junior or senior year of the relevant degree program.

Experience : Completion of courses in relevant degree or vocational / technical program; relevant job or volunteer experience.

Or : Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the internship.

NOTE : Internships for academic credit are for current college students only who are enrolled in a program that either requires or allows for an internship.

Additional Information

The application process requires you to include all the following items :

Interns are not entitled to a permanent position at the end of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date : This position closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

You apply for internships with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https : / / www.henrico.us / services / jobs / or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https : / / henrico.us .

Minimum Salary 16

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Hourly / Temporary

Hourly / Temporary

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

Salary : $16