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. 

The summer/fall internship will run July 10, 2023 through December 15, 2023. 

Application deadline: Apply by April 3, 2023. 

Details and application: Biodiesel Internship Application

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.

Internship period options: 

• Summer session: July 10 through August 25
• Fall session: August 28 through December 8

Learn more and apply: Urban Ag Internship Summer-fall 2023

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. 

Employment period: May 1 through December 17, 2023

Learn more and apply: Urban Ag Team Leader summer-fall 2023

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). 

Learn more and apply: Loyola Farmers Market Internship, summer - fall 2023

Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023

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. 

Learn more and apply: Office of Sustainability Intern, Summer 2023

Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023

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. 

Learn more and apply: Office of Sustainability Intern, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023

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. 

Learn more and apply: Office of Sustainability Graduate Intern, Data and Reporting

Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023

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. 

Learn more and apply: Office of Sustainability Graduate Intern, Communications

Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023

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: April 15, 2023

Learn more and apply: C2ST Internship - summer 2023

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: April 15, 2023 

Learn more and apply: Loyola Farmers Market Internship, summer - fall 2023

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: April 15, 2023

Learn more and apply: PNNM Animal Husbandry Internship - summer 2023

A collection internship will be available for the Summer 2023 semester at the Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The internship term is summer semester 2023, with a minimum of 10 hours per week. The student can take the internship for experiential learning/internship credit

The intern will assist with processing botanical specimens in the Academy’s herbarium, improving the overall management, oversight, and preservation of these specimens and enabling access for research. 

Application deadline: April 15, 2023 

Learn more and apply: PNNM Collections Internship - Summer 2023

This internship is available at WasteNot Compost funded by the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago. This internship is offered for the Summer 2023 semester, with a minimum of 10 hours per week. WasteNot Compost understands that composting and sustainability is a team effort. WasteNot invites SES students to join their internship program to learn more about the commercial composting industry.  

Application deadline: April 15, 2023

Learn more and apply: WasteNot Internship - Summer 2023

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 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 School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) is establishing an internal, peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal. This journal will highlight SES student research supported by internal and external scholarships (i.e. Carbon Fellowships, LUROPs), review papers, and technical reports. We are seeking a highly motivated SES student to be the lead student editor for the journal. The successful candidate will be expected to manage e-mail communications, solicit student and faculty reviewers, organize research submissions, and format manuscripts.

This position will be a great experience for students contemplating graduate school
and/or a research career. The expectations of the position would be a one academic year (Fall 2019-Spring 2020) commitment.
For more information, see the Undergraduate Journal Editor

Application deadline: Closed. Check back for future openings. 

One internship position will be available for the Spring 2023 semester at the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC). The student will work a minimum of 10 hours per week at $15.40 per hour up to a 140-hour maximum ($2,156) per semester.

Policy and science interns assist ELPC’s policy advocates and data scientist. Tasks include working on clean energy projects, promoting environmentally sustainable transportation policies, 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.

The Stein Garden Intern will explore a variety of skillsets pertaining to working in an education-based urban agriculture program on Chicago's south side. Training topics include garden lesson planning, program delivery, classroom management, how to creatively teach students with varying learning styles, basic carpentry skills, and much more.

The intern will benefit from working alongside professionals with a combined 15 years of experience in the Chicago urban farming/food justice space. The staff is made up of systems thinkers who not only want to grow amazing food, but change the way the food system works. They have a vision where responsibly produced, healthy, and culturally appropriate food is available to all regardless of income level. Interns can expect to leave the program as a skilled change-maker ready to participate in the urban farming movement in Chicago and beyond.

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.