Applications for EcoCaptains for the Fall ’24/Spring ’25 semesters are now open - we will start reviewing applications on AUGUST 1st.
EcoCaptain Interns serve as paid sustainability champions and ambassadors for the Office of Sustainability. In collaboration with ResLife, this programs allows for EcoCaptain Interns (EI) to lead sustainability related programming and educational activities in their residence halls. Below are some of responsibilities of an EI:
- Work self-directed 5 hours per week @ $15.69/hr
- Collaborate with Hall Directors and Resident Assistants to lead sustainability related programming and educational activities in residence halls
- Attend monthly EcoCaptains meetings
- Provide weekly updates to OS staff and intern leads
- Participate in EcoCaptain training and group chat
- Participate and encourage student participation in Office of Sustainability led events and programming such as EcoMadness, RecycleThon, Green Game Days, Earth Day Spring Fling, and Hillside Environmental Education Park (HEEP) trail maintenance events.
- Distribute Recycling Bags and Sustainability Activity books to residents
- Lead sustainability education and engagement actitivies in residence halls.
- Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly recycling audits and scoring
- Monthly hall meetings about different topics related to sustainability
- Environmental discussion forums or guest speakers
- EcoCaptain “office hours” where people can ask questions about sustainability or give suggestions
- Raise awareness about sustainability topics through signage, flyers, social media, etc.
- Weekly tips for living more sustainably
- Volunteer clean-up events
- Week-long or one-day events or activities, such as a “power-down” day or other fun competitions
Apply and learn more: https://sustainability.uconn.edu/os-job-opportunities/ecocaptain-interns/
For more information, contact: Patrick McKee at patrick.mckee@uconn.edu