Internships and Jobs

The School of Environmental Sustainability’s Biodiesel Program is seeking qualified student interns to operate the Biodiesel Program in the Searle Biodiesel Lab. This paid internship opportunity is open to students of every level and from every discipline. Interns work in a team capacity to run the lab’s day-to-day operations (biodiesel production, oil collection, waste processing). Interns also take leadership roles on projects in the lab (new product development, education outreach, marketing, energy efficiency). Interns will have opportunities to work in chemistry, product design, business operations, marketing, and research.

Application deadline: 

• Academic year internship (August 28, 2023 - May 3, 2024): Apply by August 14 2023
• Spring internship (November 27, 2023 - May 3, 2024): Apply by October 30, 2023

Learn more and apply: Fall - Spring 2023 Biodiesel Internship Application

The School of Environmental Sustainability is seeking a qualified undergraduate student assistant to contribute to the mission of the SES through the maintenance of research and teaching labs. This position will work closely with the SES Analytical Lab Manager on cleaning and organizing the labs, maintaining inventories, preparing solutions, etc. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The SES communications intern supports the School of Environmental Sustainability's communication activities. Key focuses of the position are writing, social media, and website content management.

This position will start in Fall 2023 and continue to the end of the academic year (May 2024), with the possibility of continuing in the role for the following academic year.

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

Internships in the SES Urban Agriculture program provide an entry-level, hands-on learning experience in agricultural production and food systems. Student interns gain experience in aquaponics, hydroponics, outdoor organic food production, mushroom cultivation, sales and distribution in local markets, data collection and analysis, pest management, plant health, soil fertility, and more. Interns also have opportunities to develop and implement individual projects that advance the goals of the Urban Agriculture program.

Learn more and apply: Closed. Check back for future openings.

Team leaders support the Urban Agriculture program's goals and lead small teams of students in the maintenance and operations of the aquaponics and hydroponics systems, Greenhouse Lab, mycology lab, farmers market, plant sales, and outdoor food production. Team leaders will be assigned management-level responsibilities in these areas with reporting requirements and weekly meetings. 

Learn more and apply: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The School of Environmental Sustainability is seeking a qualified graduate student to join the team as a program assistant to contribute to the mission of the SES through the implementation of special projects and events. This position will work closely with the SES Director of Strategy and Planning on the implementation of special projects and events, including the annual Climate Change Conference/Symposium, the Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge, curricular mapping, strategic planning, and other projects as needed. 

Apply by sending your resume/CV and a cover letter describing your interest in the position, including the contact information for two references, to shokenmaier@luc.edu. 

Application Deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified student interns to contribute to Loyola’s campus sustainability programs. Sustainability reaches into many corners of the University and involves partnership building to set strategies and goals in creating a culture of sustainability through action. Interns will work in a team capacity (Communications & Engagement team, Zero Waste team, or Data & Reporting team) with each other and staff to support data collection, conduct outreach, and have a leadership role with events and projects related to waste reduction, transportation, energy, and other campus sustainability initiatives. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified student interns to contribute to Loyola’s campus sustainability programs. Sustainability reaches into many corners of the University and involves partnership building to set strategies and goals in creating a culture of sustainability through action. Interns will work both independently and in a team capacity with each other and staff to support communications materials development, conduct outreach, and have a leadership role with events and projects related to waste reduction and other campus sustainability initiatives. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified student interns to contribute to Loyola’s campus sustainability programs. Sustainability reaches into many corners of the University and involves partnership building to set strategies and goals in creating a culture of sustainability through action. The graduate intern position will work closely with Office of Sustainability staff as well as the larger undergraduate intern team to develop communications materials, conduct outreach, and have a leadership role with events and projects related to waste reduction, transportation, energy, and other campus sustainability initiatives. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified student interns to contribute to Loyola’s campus sustainability programs. Sustainability reaches into many corners of the University and involves partnership building to set strategies and goals in creating a culture of sustainability through action. The graduate intern position will work closely with Office of Sustainability staff as well as the larger undergraduate intern team to collect and analyze campus sustainability data, conduct research, and have a leadership role with events and projects related to waste reduction, transportation, energy, and other campus sustainability initiatives. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Office of Sustainability seeks two interns to support Loyola’s ongoing Climate Action Plan and decarbonization efforts. Interns will help inventory equipment and report our energy use.

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The School of Environmental Sustainability is seeking qualified student interns to contribute to Loyola’s Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is committed to increasing access to healthy, locally grown and produced foods to the community and supporting the local food economy. The Farmers Market Interns will collaborate with the Market Manager and fellow interns to assist with the management and operations of the market for the full market season. The 2023 Farmers Market is planned for Thursdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm from August 17, 2023 through October 26, 2023 (11 weeks). 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

An internship with the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) is available for the summer 2023 semester. The intern will work a minimum of 10 hours per week at $15.40 per hour, up to a 140-hour maximum ($2,156) for the internship duration. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit. 

This SES student internship at C2ST will provide a student with skills in science communication, marketing, event planning and promotion, volunteer organization, and general community outreach. Activities will also include research projects to learn what communities are most interested in and find the right speaker to meet their needs. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

The Delta Institute is a nonprofit organization formed in 1998 that works in partnership with business, government and communities in the Great Lakes region to create and implement innovative, market-driven solutions. Delta works to build environmental resilience, economic vitality, and healthy communities. You can learn more about the Delta Institute at www.delta-institute.org.

Depending on the specifics of the individual intern, interns provide a variety of different services in areas like writing and content development for social media and web platforms, and providing support for events, fundraising initiatives, and project communications. Delta values the diverse perspectives our interns bring to our work, and interns are invited to our staff meetings and any relevant project meetings during their internship.

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings. 

A fall semester 2023 internship is available at the Environmental Law & Policy Center. The student will work at least 10 hours per week at a rate of $16 per hour for up to 140 hours ($2,240) per semester. Students can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit.

Policy and science interns assist ELPC’s senior policy advocates, policy advocates, and data scientists. Tasks include promoting environmentally sustainable transportation policies and programs, advancing global warming solutions, and grassroots advocacy. Interns may also attend meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, elected officials, and concerned citizens. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

Three Glenwood Market internship positions will be available for the Summer/Fall 2023 semesters with the Rogers Park Business Alliance. Internship start date is June 1 and the end date is October 28, 10-15 hours per week, at a rate of $15 per hour. Students can take the internship for Experiential Learning/Internship credit (ENVS 395).

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

A fall semester 2023 internship is available at the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA). The student will work at least 10 hours per week, at a rate of $16 per hour for up to 140 hours ($2,240) for the internship duration. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit. 

The internship will support ICA's efforts to engage Uptown residents in the Uptown Carbon Free Leaders program. The intern will educate the general population of Uptown about the climate crisis and engage residents in creating an action plan to move the community toward becoming carbon-free by 2035. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

A conservation biology/animal husbandry internship at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (PNNM) will be available for the summer semester of 2023. The intern will work a minimum of 10 hours per week at a rate of $15.40 per hour. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit. 

This internship involves working with animals in the PNNM conservation programs, such as Blanding’s turtles and smooth green snakes, as well as all animals in the Living Collections, including snakes, amphibians, fish, box turtles and aquatic turtles, birds, and invertebrates. Activities will include feeding, cleaning, and handling. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

A fall semester 2023 internship is available at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (PNNM). The student will work at least 10 hours per week, at a rate of $16 per hour for up to 140 hours ($2,240) for the internship duration. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit.

Under the supervision of Collections staff, the intern will assist with processing botanical specimens into the herbarium, including mounting plant specimens onto herbarium sheets, transcribing label data into the database, matching specimens to catalog records, preservation repairs, and related activities. The intern will complete one blog post about their internship experience to share with museum audiences through CAS/PNNM’s website.  

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

A fall semester 2023 internship is available at Stein Learning Gardens, located at 7840 Sout Racine in Chicago. The student will work at least 10 hours per week, at a rate of $16 per hour, for up to 140 hours ($2,240) for the internship duration. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit. 

The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission by assisting with community engagement and helping to plan educational programming. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in urban farming, environmental education, and community development while positively impacting the community. 

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings.

WasteNot Compost invites SES students to join their internship program to learn more about the commercial composting industry. An internship position is available at WasteNot for the fall 2023 semester. The intern will work at least 10 hours per week, at a rate of $16 per hour for up to 140 hours ($2,240) for the internship duration. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit. 

Application deadline: AClosed. Check back for future openings.