How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address:

• What about this position interests you?
• What skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this position?

Who We Are

The Planet Blue Ambassador Program is a sustainability engagement program dedicated to educating the campus community about eco-friendly practices and connecting them to tangible learning opportunities on and off-campus. This program is a part of university wide commitment to carbon neutrality and is one of the only programs on-campus that spans across all three campuses. As part of the Planet Blue Ambassador team you will be interacting with sustainability staff from UM-Dearborn and UM-Ann Arbor.

Job Summary

The student(s) selected for this position will help support the Planet Blue Ambassador (PBA) program at the University of Michigan-Flint. The PBA program is the entry point to sustainability at UM-Flint and beyond. The goal of this program is to empower individuals with the information and resources needed to live, work, and learn sustainably at UM-Flint. The term for this position is May 2026 - August 2026 with the potential for extension after evaluation by supervisor. Students should be interested in managing projects for PBA sustainability education and training.

Responsibilities*

As a Planet Blue Ambassador intern, you are expected to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the program, along with projects you will be responsible for during the semester. As an intern managing sustainability education and training you should be able to...

• Research for specialized trainings intended to educate people of sustainable practices within their major/field of study/department/unit.
• Format training content slides.
• Update online Canvas training to reflect up-to-date information on initiatives, upcoming events, and current resources.
• Provide outreach and assist in development of helpful signage and educational opportunities related to sustainability.
• Track relevant metrics that will contribute to the Planet Blue Ambassador program's assessment and continued progress.
• Train groups.
• Operate and update on Campus Connections.
• Update PBA-applicable webpage draft documents to reflect current PBA resources and offerings.
• Contribute relevant updates to the newsletter when needed.
• Send emails on behalf of [email protected].
   

Required Qualifications*

Must be a current UM-Flint student 

Desired Qualifications*

• Consistently professional with regard to communication, punctuality, and reliability.
• Collaborative - experience working successfully in a team environment.
• Organizational skills.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental justice. 
• Understanding of links between sustainability, well-being, and identity.
• Dedicated work ethic with the initiative to lead a project and see it through to completion.
• Familiar with software: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Zoom, Kahoot, and Canvas.

How You'll Grow

The chosen candidate(s) will have the opportunity to work on university sustainability issues and gain experience with project management, community engagement, behavior change, communications, organization, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The student chosen for this position will report to the Sustainability Programs Coordinator and will collaborate with other university-affiliated units on-campus.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.