Intern or Volunteer Opportunities
Salt Lake City offers a unique and exciting opportunity for selected students or community volunteers looking to gain experience in sustainability. Unless otherwise noted, all positions are unpaid.
Project-Specific Internships or Volunteer Projects
Tap It SLC Outreach
Specialist
Skills required: Outgoing, Effective communicator, MS Excel proficiency
Task: Recruit business partners for the Tap It SLC program,
promote the use of reusable water bottles and tap water over
disposable bottled water. Learn more
about Tap It SLC.
Contact: Bridget Stuchly, bridget.stuchly@slcgov.com; 801-535-6438
e2 Business Program Support
Skills required: Outgoing, Effective communicator and writer, MS Excel proficiency
Task: Recruit business partners for the e2 Business Program,
assist in conducting annual audits and providing member
businesses with resources for reducing energy, water, and
waste production. Learn more
about the e2 Business Program.
Contact: Bridget Stuchly, bridget.stuchly@slcgov.com; 801-535-6438
Curbside Recycling Outreach and Education
Skills required: Outgoing, MS Excel
Task: Walk through Salt Lake City neighborhoods on recycling collection day. Check recycling containers for contamination, engage residents in one-on-one dialogue about the city’s recycling program.
Estimated time commitment: 2-20 hours per week. Ideal days: Thursday and Friday (but may volunteer any day)
Contact: Debbie Lyons, debbie.lyons@slcgov.com; 801-535-7795
Recycling Education at Special Events
Skills required: Outgoing
Estimated time commitment: We typically support outdoor events held in the warmer months. Weekend availability is required. During the event season, an individual
must be able to volunteer at least 8 hours per week.
Task: Engaging event attendees in dialogue about the city’s recycling program offered at special events.
Contact: Bridget Stuchly, bridget.stuchly@slcgov.com; 801-535-6438
Multi-disciplinary Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
Monday (8AM-1PM, 1PM-5PM)
Tuesday (1PM-5PM)
Wednesday (8AM-1PM, 1PM-5PM)
Thursday (8AM-1PM, 1PM-5PM)
Friday (8AM-1PM, 1PM-5PM)
Interns will be assigned various research projects and tasks
pertaining to all sustainability topics, and provide tabling
support at events.
Contact: Bridget Stuchly, bridget.stuchly@slcgov.com; 801-535-6438
To learn about other internship opportunities with Salt Lake City, visit:
Salt Lake City Mayor's Office Internship Program
