Green Internship Information/Application Spring 2015
As you may know, each semester part of your tuition and fees supports the Green Campus Initiative. The University of Memphis
Sustainable Campus (Green) Fee Committee provides funding for approved proposals to make the University of Memphis
campus more sustainable. Former President Raines stated, “To address environmental challenges, we are becoming a leader in
sustainable technologies and practices while acting as a model for the community.”
The Green Fee Committee has received a proposal for funding for undergraduate green internships for Spring 2015. Based on
funding received, selected students will be provided the opportunity to work with a campus or community partner to enhance the
student’s understanding of sustainability and to assist in the organization’s efforts to promote sustainability.
If you are interested in applying for the Spring 2015 Green Internship, please review the information below.
What is a Green Internship?
A green internship is an educational/work experience sponsored by a campus unit or a community organization that promotes
sustainability in areas such as:
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Energy efficiency
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Utility conservation
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Environmental protection
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Recycling
Who is eligible to apply for a Green Internship?
Undergraduate students who have:
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First-generation or low-income or students with a disability
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Minimum sophomore standing at time of application
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Minimum 2.75 grade point average
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Minimum of one or more regular semesters (fall/spring) remaining before graduation.
Undergraduate students who have active status in the Student Success Programs (SSP) will be given first consideration after
meeting these requirements.
What does a Green Internship require?
Students selected for a Spring 2015 Green Internship are required to:
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Satisfactorily complete an approved internship learning contract
o Internship Course in Academic Major (meet with your academic advisor about this option)
o UNIV 4000 – Community Internship (if your department does not have an internship course)
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Earn 3 semester hours of academic internship credit
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Complete 150 clock hours of internship experience during the semester
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Present internship experience at Green Internships Recognition Event
What do selected Green Interns earn?
Interns earn a stipend of $10 per hour or $1500 for the semester, plus $200 to assist with tuition costs for an academic
internship, for a total of $1700. Stipends of $425 will be distributed at the end of February, March, April, and May 2015.
Where do selected Green Interns work?
Previous students have participated in green internships with the following types of campus/community partners:
Community Sites
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Bella Cafe
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BRIDGES
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CBRE Memphis
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Elegant Farmer
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First Tee
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Girls, Inc.
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Grow Memphis
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Highland Area Renewal Corporation
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International Paper
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Jabber Blabber Earth Friendly Family Publication
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Keep Tennessee Beautiful
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Memphis Bioworks Foundation
Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Zoological Society
Memphis and Shelby County Office of
Sustainability
Salvation Army
Service Master
Shelby County Department of Health, Air Quality
Improvement Branch
YMCA Walker – University District Business
Alliance
Campus Sites:
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Barbara K. Lipman School
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City and Regional Planning
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Ecological Research Center
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Editor, Communications and Marketing
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Ground Water Institute
Student Health Services
Office of Academic Internships
Office of Sustainability
What types of activities do Green Interns perform?
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Advertising, Advocacy, Education, Fundraising, Marketing, Project Management, Public Relations, Research, Social
Media, Special Events, and other appropriate activities
How do I apply for a Green Internship?
No later than Wednesday, October, 1st complete and electronically submit the following to trio@memphis.edu
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A one page resume
A letter of recommendation
The following application
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Spring 2015 University of Memphis Student Green Internship Application
To apply for this prestigious internship program please complete and submit by or before October 1st:
1. A one page professionally reviewed resume
2. A letter of recommendation from a U of M faculty or staff member, a former employer, or mentor. Please find
instructions for completing these letters as follows:
http://www.memphis.edu/registrar/faculty/letter.htm
3.
or
http://www.memphis.edu/registrar/pdf_docs/forms/letter_rec.pdf
Completed application
Please Type or Write Neatly
Last Name:
First Name:
Street Address:
M.I.:
Are you a Pell Grant
Recipient?
Yes
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City:
State:
Home Phone:
(
)
Cell Phone:
(
)
Zip:
No
Email:
U-Number:
Parent’s Highest Level of Educational Attainment (Please enter an “X” in the appropriate box.)
Mother
Father
No high school/ Some high school
High school graduate
Some college
Two year college degree
Four-year college degree
Unknown
If you are a member of any of the below mentioned programs, please check the appropriate box. If not, please select N/A.
TRIO/SSP Classic
When do you expect to graduate?
TRIO/SSP STEM
First Scholars
Fall
Spring
What is your current classification?
N/A
Summer
Year
What is your current GPA?
What is your Major?
Minor?
Minor?
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Which of the following types of activities are you best prepared to perform as a Green Intern:
(Check all that apply)
Advertising
Public Relations
Advocacy
Research
Education
Social Media
Fundraising
Special Events
Marketing
Other Appropriate Activities such as:
Project Management
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In approximately 300 words respond to the following 3 questions:
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Why are you interested in sustainability efforts?
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What knowledge and skills would you contribute to an organization’s sustainability initiatives?
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How would a Green Internship enhance your professional preparation and/or career development?
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