EcoReps Intern; AY

APPLICATIONS DUE by 11:59 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026. This is a hard deadline.

Come explore what sustainability in action means to you! The vision of a sustainable world is within reach, but it will take all our talents and unique strengths to accomplish. We hope that students from across disciplines, backgrounds, and approaches will apply for this opportunity.

We are hiring students for five paid on-campus positions to work with Eco Reps — Middlebury's student‑led environmental program — during the  academic year.

The Eco Reps Program and its interns aim to connect incoming and current Middlebury students to the world of environmental consciousness and sustainability. The 7 interns work as a team to teach incoming students about important issues relating to sustainability and environmental justice, whilst simultaneously connecting them to resources on campus from the moment they arrive.

The group of interns includes 2 co‑coordinators and 5 interns who work on sector‑specific work: athletics, waste, communications, managing partnerships, and events. All interns will work on exposing students early to sustainability, in order to help students establish a lifelong relationship with sustainability. They will also focus on how to equitably involve all students, faculty, and staff in community‑building, which includes helping to grow Middlebury’s reputation as a sustainability educator by fostering open dialogue, innovation, and creativity when it comes to big, real‑time issues like climate change.

This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.95 per hour.

Eco Reps Goals:

APPLICATION INFO

Application form closes on Sunday, July 19 s is a hard deadline, unless there are extenuating circumstances, which must be communicated before Friday, July 10th. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and should expect to receive decisions by 5 PM on Tuesday, July 21. Decisions to accept will need to be made by Thursday, July 24. Hired Eco Reps will begin working in early fall (Monday 9/7/26), returning to campus early (can move in Sunday 9/6/26), to be involved with Eco Reps on‑boarding and Orientation events for first‑year students.

There will also be an online on‑boarding meeting during summer.

HOW TO APPLY

• Review the five position descriptions below and rank the top three that you are interested in. Write the cover letter for your first preference position. If you choose, you may also write a few sentences on your reasoning for your other ranked positions at the end of the letter.
• Apply via Workable, including answering additional questions below and uploading cover letter and resume (PDF preferred), by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 19th.
• We will contact you for next steps.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

We seek students who are creative, passionate team‑players. Must be excited about sharing information about sustainability efforts around the community.

EXPERIENCE:

No experience necessary;
Eco Reps will provide any background information and training needed to complete projects in a meaningful manner. All students are encouraged to apply.

PARAMETERS:

• 3-10 hours a week, depending on position
• Move‑in, at earliest, on Sunday, September 6, to begin on Monday, September 7, for Eco Reps on‑boarding and first‑year Orientation events. During this first week Eco Reps will work 15‑20 hours learning about the program, planning events, and going on field trips!
• Positions run Monday, September 7 – Friday, December 11. Positions will continue into Winter and Spring semesters and hired Eco Reps will be expected to work during February Orientation, unless studying abroad or graduating.
• Paid Position,…