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Environment + Sustainability

Environment and Sustainability internships overseas are designed to provide students with practical experience in their chosen specialty and preferred career field while allowing students to develop marketable workplace and language skills to benefit them after graduating from the UO.

Environment and Sustainability Internships are fully customizable and can be located at any of the locations where GlobalWorks offers internships.

Economics
Law
Tourism
Fashion
 
Animal Welfare
Food + Sustainability
Hunger + Malnutrition
Conservation
 
International Affairs
Green Tech
Data Science
 

Sample Placements

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NGOs
Nonprofits
Tourism
Environmental Organizations
Renewable Energy Firms
 
Food + Beverage Companies
Consulting Firms
Government Agencies
Farms
 
Research Institutions
Charities
Community Centers
Green Technology Firms
 

 

Example Responsibilities

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Fieldwork
Blogging
Advocating
Community Development
Policy Analysis
App Development
Data Management
 
Data Analysis
Fundraising
Public Education
Canvassing + Tabling
Data Collection
Web Development
 
Writing Newsletters
Event Planning
Campaign Building
Market Research
Designing New Technology
Develop Reports
 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
  • Flexibility to take on multiple job responsibilities, including entry level tasks
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and deal with ambiguity
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
  • Strong attention to accuracy, details, and organizational skills