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The Office of Sustainability advances efficiency, resilience, and responsible resource management at Indiana University (IU) by driving collaboration, building capacity, assessing performance, and engaging the campus community to inform decision-making and build a more sustainable institution. More information on Sustainability Internships.

Communications interns with the IU Office of Sustainability will play a key role in telling the story of sustainability at Indiana University.The intern will work closely with office staff, campus partners, and peer interns to develop compelling content for digital and print platforms and amplify the impact of sustainability programs and events. The communications intern will contribute to the storytelling of sustainability at IU through social media, multimedia content creation, written storytelling, and targeted outreach.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

  • Supports strategic communications that elevate campus initiatives, engage the IU community, and highlight progress toward the university's sustainability goals.
  • Helps expand the visibility of IU's Climate Action Plan, major programs, and sustainability achievements campus-wide.
  • Manages the IU Sustainability Instagram account, including content planning, posting, engagement, and analytics.
  • Creates graphics, visual materials, data visualization, and branded assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
  • Produces photography and videography content for events, campaigns, and storytelling features.
  • Writes short- and long-form content including student spotlights, project profiles, news stories, and website copy.
  • Updates and maintains website content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Develops targeted messaging and marketing materials for sustainability programs, workshops, and events.
  • Assists with event-day photography, videography, tabling, and audience engagement.
  • Creates promotional campaigns that increase event attendance and program reach.
  • Coordinates with program leads to align communication strategies with project goals.
  • Supports sustainability-focused programs and initiatives as needed.
  • Participates in professional development activities related to communications, design, or sustainability.

EDUCATION

Required

  • Currently enrolled as an IU undergraduate or graduate students;
  • Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater

Skills

 Required

  • Ability to be reliable
  • Possess strong organizational skills
  • Strong desire and ability to learn
  • Ability to have initiative and self-motivation
  • Strong attention to detail and be highly organized
  • Ability to be a team-player and maintain professionalism
  • Ease with working with many different types of people
  • Natural ease in new situations
  • Willingness to learn reporting standards

Preferred

  • Familiarity with principles of sustainability and relevant campus programs
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Access, and Word
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Knowledge of environmental and sustainability concepts

The work is performed equally in a remote and office setting. At times, workload requires being outdoors or in high traffic indoor / outdoor campus spaces for events. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This role frequently requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the working environment; handle or operate objects, controls, or tool; position self to move at lower levels; and discern scents. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity; discern between colors; and discern items in detail. The position requires the ability to move up to 30 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to maintain student status for the duration of the internship.

Expected to work at least 1 day in the office for mentor and bi-weekly full team meetings, and the remainder of their work will be done remotely, on or off campus.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position

$15.00 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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