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Interested in the Sustainable Communities Summer Internship? Read all about it below!
NOTE: Public Policy students have the option of using the Sustainable Communities Summer Internship to fulfill the internship requirement for that major - following appropriate approval steps. Sustainable Cities Minor students also have the option of using the Sustainable Communities Summer Internship to fulfill an elective course requirement for the minor.
Internship Program Overview
SCoRE seeks to provide our partners with support and resources while providing our students with practical experience supporting solutions for sustainable communities. The Sustainable Communities Internship program is offered every summer and is an opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience related to sustainability and community engagement. Summer interns have the option to register their internship via the Career Center and earn internship course audit credit and can choose between a part-time (15-20 hours per week) or full-time (30-40 hours per week) internship. The Sustainable Communities Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program (mid-May to mid-August).
This internship program is a partnership between the Center for Sustainable Communities Research and Education (SCoRE) and the Georgia Tech Office of Community-Based Learning. It is co-sponsored by the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute, the Georgia Tech Renewable Bioproducts Institute, and Sustainability Next.
Innovating for Social Impact
Students participating in the Sustainable Communities Internship Program must participate in the SCoRE internship seminar which meets one evening each week for one hour, in-person at Georgia Tech and partner sites. The seminar introduces students to theories of grassroots sustainability innovation, and provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their internship experiences.
Stipends
Summer Interns will receive a stipend of $4000 for a part-time internship and $8000 for a full-time internship. Internships can also provide course audit credit for our students who wish to register their internships, via the Career Buzz system.
Student Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Full-time at Georgia Tech
- Be in good academic standing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Have reliable transportation to and from the internship site (MARTA is recommended)
Internship Host Requirements
- Submit a project request (see Internship Project Submission below)
- Actively supervise the intern daily
- Set internship objectives with the intern
- Attend the opening and closing intern summer seminar sessions (early May and early August)
- Complete the Georgia Tech evaluation requirements for the student intern
Please explore the tabs below to learn more about the Sustainable Communities Internship Program. For more information or to request an application to host an intern, please contact SCoRE.
