This internship opportunity allows students to gain experience working for a nonprofit organization coordinating recycling programs in Pinellas County. Interns will assist the Sponsorship Coordinator with tasks like promoting recycling at events and developing outreach materials. Duties include conducting recycling at events, assisting with a bin sponsorship program, and helping with outreach programs. The unpaid internship requires 10-15 hours per week and can be completed for college credit. Qualifications include studies in an environmental or communications field and skills in organization, computers, and communication.

1. Internship: Recycling Zero wasteIntern
Job Description :
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withsolidwaste managementonenvironmental and recyclingissues.The Boley Centercoordinates recyclingin
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Progressive Recycling;anewPinellasbased recyclingcompanythatownstheirown privatelyoperated single
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About The Internship
The Environmental Programs Internship is an unpaid volunteer internship that can be used for coll ege credit or to meet
volunteerism requirements. Internships are offered each semester. Interns will work 10 – 15 hours per week and work
schedules are generally flexible with the student’s schedule. Start and end dates are negotiated with each selected
intern.
Semester: Application Due: Proposed Start & End Dates Week of:
Fall 2013 October 4, 2013 October 28, 2013 – April 25, 2014
Summer 2014 April 25, 2014 May 26, 2014 - September 19, 2014
Example of Duties:
Duties: Conduct business, school and athletic event recycling. Follow-up and assist with special event
recycling bin sponsorship program. Assist with promoting, scheduling and conducting recycling outreach
programs including the use of social media, and special projects. Other duties may include assisting the
Sponsorship Coordinator, gathering data and compiling reports, developing displays and promotional
materials, and covering evening and weekend events
 Basic knowledge of the principles of green building and waste management, reduction and recycling.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Strong written, analytical and organizational skills.
 Working knowledge of software products used in an office environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
SharePoint, and Outlook.
 Self-motivated and able to work independently.
 Enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university; 3.0 or higher GPA is
preferred a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required.

2. Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications: College coursework or a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, education, public
administration, communications, business or a closely related field. Good organizational skills, word
processor and spreadsheet proficiency, facility with the web, ability to conduct assessments, understanding
of solid waste management principles, and strong communication skills desired.
Who May Apply: This position is open to full time students who are currently in an undergraduate or
graduate degree program.
Internship Length: To start, one internship position will begin immediately. A second position if
necessary may begin as early as January of 2014. Duration is for one year which may be renewed for up
to two (2) years. Candidates must be enrolled as full-time students.
Work Schedule: Interns work up to 15 to 20 hours/week during the school year and 35 to 40-hours/week
during the summer. The working hours are within 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some
weekends may be required as needed.
Application Materials Required: Boley Centers online application, resume and cover letter that describe
(1)Your interest in the position(s) and how both you and Boley Centers Green Can will benefit from your
employment and (2) How your background and experience demonstrate creativity, initiative and an ability
to communicate well with others. Application without the required materials may not be considered.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are the following:
copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application, or attach multiple
documents/files in the resume attachment section.
If considered for an interview, please be prepared to provide proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited
college or university, transcript, and proof of cumulative grade point average (minimum GPA of 2.0). Proof
of enrollment and eligibility to work is required upon hire.
 The intern will exercise skills in communication, research, project development and
implementation, and will become familiar with the structure and organization of the Boley Center.
 The intern will improve project management skills.
 The intern will improve understanding of green building, product stewardship and recycling
programs.
 The intern will gain expertise in working on project teams.
Application Process
To apply, please submit an electronic copy (PDF) of the following documents to:
William O’Connor, Boley Centers Green Can Sponsorship Coordinator; greencan@boleycenters .org
1. Resume
2. College Transcripts (Unofficial Transcripts Acceptable)
3. Letter of Recommendation (From Professor or Supervisor)
4. Current Writing Sample (Essay, Report, Article)