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Walking Mountains · 16 hours ago

Sustainability Intern

Avon, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$450/wk - $450/wk

Start in 2026 Spring

Walking Mountains is an organization focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability through education. The Sustainability Intern will gain skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach, particularly in waste reduction and diversion efforts within the community.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Gain new skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach in the Eagle Valley community

Learn hands-on skills in fostering sustainable behaviors while also gaining valuable experience in how mountain communities, governments, and businesses are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts

Staff zero waste events throughout the summer, ranging from small community concerts to large multi-day festivals

Sort the waste stream at events and provide zero waste education and outreach to the community and vendors

Pursue projects within the Walking Mountains Sustainability Program Department in the following programs: Waste Reduction & Diversion, Sustainable Business Training & Certification, Sustainable Destination, Energy & Buildings, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainable Film Series

Participate in Professional Development through individual sustainability research projects, field trips, and project work with partner organizations

Qualification

Sustainability educationWaste managementDiversityInclusionTeam collaborationSpanish language skillsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsCreativitySelf-motivation

Required

Desire to educate others on sustainability initiatives while expanding personal knowledge of current sustainability trends

Enthusiasm for working hands-on with environmental sustainability efforts including handling compost, waste, and recyclables ranging from 1-5 days a week

Comfort with interacting publicly with a variety of people in various settings

Minimum of two years completed education, preferably towards a degree related to sustainability, or equivalent relevant experience

Positive, self-motivated, organized, creative, and professional individual who can work independently and as part of a team

Ability to effectively work on diverse teams

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and at times over 8 hours in a day

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and lift up to 50 pounds

A valid driver's license and transportation

Preferred

Education and/or training in a specific sustainability subject

Spanish language skills (verbal and/or written)

Benefits

Shared housing in Avon, CO

$450 weekly stipend

Company

Walking Mountains

Walking Mountains is a leading environmental education organization that fosters stewardship and builds transformative partnerships across Eagle County, Colorado.

Founded in 1998