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Sustainability Intern (Temporary)

City of Westminster
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Salary

$82,899.00 - $103,613.00 Annually

Location

Westminster, CO

Job Type

Temporary Benefited

Job Number

24-00110

Department

Community Services

Division

23 Real Estate Development and Sustainability

The Sustainability Intern develops and implements strategies and actions to pursue the sustainability goals of the City of Westminster. The position assists the Chief Sustainability Officer with a variety of projects, programs and initiatives working with staff, businesses, community organizations, and the Westminster community to pursue innovative solutions. The successful candidate will gain significant skills that translate to both public and private sector sustainability positions.

This is a full-time, benefited position. The duration of intern appointments is generally a maximum of three (3) years. City Hall business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Schedule flexibility including a combination of remote and in-office working may be considered.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach a cover letter and resume (maximum of two pages for each document) to the online application at the time of submittal. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Sustainability, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Renewable Resources, Natural Resource Management or a related field
  • Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in development and administration of sustainability programs

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in a related discipline

 Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
  • Drug screen
  • Must be legally entitled to work in the United States