Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services · 5 hours ago
Sustainability Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $14/hrChartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Sustainability Intern at the University of Pittsburgh. The intern will work closely with the Sustainability Director and gain hands-on experience in various sustainability initiatives, operations, and client relationship skills.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Coordinate sustainable initiatives and events
Storytelling sharing metric-backed stories with reporting entities (e.g. AASHE STARS, GRA, etc.)
Maintain Babylon hydroponic units (germinating, planting, harvesting)
Food Insecurity and Recovery Network initiatives
Sustainable event planning
Waste auditing
Research and analysis of sustainable best practices
Results analysis: preparing metric-backed stories for Business Reviews and other touch points
Training dining team and students on sustainable initiatives and programs
Present findings in reports and presentations
Working with local and student organizations to implement and lead sustainability initiatives
Coordinate Real Food Challenge initiatives
Qualification
Required
Interest in food sustainability
General interest and knowledge of sustainability in business
Awareness of sustainability practices
Attitude of a leader
Enjoyment of inspiring others and sharing knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Writing skills
Inquisitive about the world around them
Must be a team player
Must be a current student at University of Pittsburgh
Preferred
Circular Economy
Waste Management and Food Recovery
Food justice/sovereignty and food insecurity
Landfill diversion
Hydroponics
Creating a better community
Composting
Carbon Footprint and Labeling
Food supply chain
Farm worker's rights
Animal's rights
Company
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
As the recognized leader in the higher education contract foodservice market, and an operating sector of Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services partners with over 320 colleges and universities of all sizes across the United States.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Summers-Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Daisha Lahey
National Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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