Internship Opportunities

Internships are available every academic year for students interested in working on sustainability initiatives in a paid, part-time position. While students studying the environment and sustainability (majors in Environmental Science and Environmental Policy & Analysis) would be ideal candidates, these positions are open to students in any major field of study with an interest in and passion for sustainability.

If you are interested in any of the below internships:

• Open the internship description
• Note the job expectation and requirements
• Sign-in using BGSU credentials and find the job posting on Handshake (link to Handshake)
  • Search 'BGSU Sustainability' on Handshake to see if the position is still listed and available.
• Attach your resumé and cover letter on your Handshake application
  
• Employment beginning in May and working over the summer is preferred

 Interviews will be set up after initial acceptance of application via Handshake. 

Sustainability Assistant Internship - Positions Open for Academic Year 2025-26 (link to Handshake posting)

• Summer (preferred) or August start date
  
• Part-time (15 hours per week; more possible in summer)
  
• Paid
• Academic credit available

When You Move Out, Don't Throw It Out (WYMO) and Re Store Internship - Position Filled for Academic Year 2025-26 (link to Handshake posting)

• Part-time (28 hours/week maximum)
  
• Paid
  
• Academic credit available
  

BGSU Bike Rental Program Student Coordinator - Position Filled for Academic Year 2025-26

• Part-time (28 hours/week maximum)
• Paid
• Academic credit available

Internships can be created for special initiatives at the Sustainability Manager’s discretion based on the needs of Campus Sustainability and the interests of the applicant. 

Contact Dr. Nick Hennessy at greenbg@bgsu.edu for more information.