Living Labs at Iowa Intern

TERM: Start date January 2026

PAY RATE: $10.50

HOURS: 5-8 hours per week during the fall and spring semester, up to 15 hours per week during summer session

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE) is seeking to hire an intern to assist with Living Labs at Iowa. Living Labs at Iowa seeks to plan and create inviting, multipurpose, outdoor spaces for experiential learning through teaching and research outside of the traditional classroom. Living labs utilize the unique features of campus, serve as testbeds for the development of innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and enhance greenspaces that may improve mental health and overall well-being.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend living lab and planning meetings, as available
• Assist in supporting the goals of Living Labs -
  • Benchmarking project for living labs at other universities
  • Assist with website content and development
  • Documentation and marketing for living labs
• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current University of Iowa student
• Available 5-15 hours per week, typically during normal business hours (8am-5pm)

Desired Skills and Interests:

• Basic knowledge of sustainability concepts and UI’s sustainability practices
• Evidence of Leadership in academic and/or community affairs
• Self-starter with the ability to think critically and innovatively
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented
• Systems thinking approach to problem solving
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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