Dream in Green's, WE-LAB Program Coordinator Intern, managed by the FAU Center for Environmental Studies

Dream in Green’s mission is to empower individuals, especially youth, to lead in the response to climate change and other environmental challenges facing South Florida. We assist diverse organizations, including schools, households, local governments and businesses to reduce their environmental footprint. DIG seeks a highly responsible student intern to coordinate the WE-LAB Program.

** Please note: This is not an on-campus job opportunity. This internship opportunity is with Dream in Green. Funding for this program is provided through FAU's School of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sustainability.

Through establishing partnerships in our community, we develop, implement and oversee educational programs and workshops that promote environmentally sustainable behaviors among all age groups, with a particular emphasis on K-12 students. For more information visit www.dreamingreen.org.

DIG seeks a highly responsible student intern to coordinate the WE-LAB Program. The Program Coordinator Intern will be responsible for implementing WE-LAB workshops within Miami Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties. Responsibilities include forging relationships with community partners to ensure the successful implementation of educational workshops. The Program Coordinator Intern must be flexible, as workshops may be scheduled on weekends or after regular business hours. Training is provided by DIG’s Programs Manager and general direction and oversight are provided by the Executive Director who is in charge of ensuring DIG achieves its goals and objectives. This position has a possibility of extension to full-time based on funding availability.  

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Coordinate and facilitate WE-LAB Workshops which includes:
  • Communicating with community stakeholders and teachers to schedule workshops
  • Presenting information about the Water/Energy Nexus during workshops
  • Updating presentation content as necessary, working with partner presenters
  • Assembling water and energy-saving toolkits
  • Transporting boxes of toolkits to and from workshops
  • Travel to and from workshops, meetings, and outreach events
  • Organizing and inputting data collected from pre/post-workshop surveys
• Maintain and update Recyclepedia (recycling) website and application
• Additional administrative support activities which include:
  • Assisting with the implementation of DIG’s social media strategy
  • Participate in planning and implementing events for Dream in Green and all its programs

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Currently enrolled from an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Must be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an inclusive environment
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Creative and critical thinking skills
• Speaks Spanish a plus
• Database management
• Experience in website management (WordPress, Wix, etc.)

Duration:  14 continuous week commitment minimum.

Schedule:  To be defined according to the intern’s schedule.