Sustainability Transportation Intern

Sustainability Transportation Intern

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

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Posted Job Title
Sustainability Transportation Intern

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.

The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/

Job Description

Sustainability Transportation Intern

Position Summary:

The Sustainability Transportation Intern will work closely with the Sustainability Office to assist in the coordination of outreach programs, strategic marketing and education initiatives, and operational research projects related to transportation. Summer internships with Penn's Sustainability Office are designed to give students exposure to a broad cross-section of the sustainability field, and in addition to managing hands-on projects and conducting research assignments, students will also be given many opportunities to learn throughout their experience.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support sustainable transportation initiatives research and communications, including biking initiatives, Electric Vehicle charging stations initiative, and more.
  
• Develop metrics and communications around vanpooling, carpooling, and ride sharing, institutional SEPTA pass tracking/statistics, evolution of LUCY bus route.
  
• Provide marketing and communications support for strategic sustainability priorities, procurement of promotional sustainability items, and inventory management.
  

Job Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• General knowledge about environmental sustainability issues, particularly around transportation
  
• Strong writing and communication skills
  
• Willingness to learn and write for social media
  
• Prior experience leading peers in student organizations
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well independently and in teams
  
• Familiarity with sustainability community and programs at Penn preferred
  

• Student Must be currently enrolled in Higher Education.
  
• Not Remote Eligible; Must work on-campus at Penn FRES.
  
• This internship is for a Maximum of 12 weeks in duration.
  
• Interns are required to bring their own Laptop; no hardware or software will be provided.
  

Targeted Pay Range: $15-$18/per hour

This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting.

Pay rate will be commensurate with intern's year in higher education.

***For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, is preferred.****

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Facilities and Real Estate Services

Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Left-Bank-Facilites--Real-Estate-Services/Sustainability-Transportation-Intern_JR00068556



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