Information for Students

This Sustainability Internship Course will provide students with direct access to employers working on issues broadly related to sustainability in Portland, nationally, and internationally.

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Information For Students

Students are supported throughout their internship, gaining valuable skills and expertise both in the classroom and in the workplace.

• Students receive 4-credit hours as well as participate in an 8-12 week long internship.
• Internships will be secured in advance of student application to the program. The vast majority of these internships are only available to Lewis & Clark students.
• Students will be matched with up to three internship placements, based on their expressed interests and the needs of the employers.
• The course will be limited to 10-12 students.

Eligibility and Approval Process:

• Eligible students are rising juniors and seniors who are graduating in ’25 or ’26.
• Students must apply and be accepted to the program prior to enrolling in the course.
• The course application requires two references and your resume.
• Application decisions will be made based on relevant skills and education as well as the quality of your references.
• Application period is from February 2-March 1. Please see the full timeline below.
  
• This program requires students attend an informational session during the spring semester, an in-person intensive course from May 13-17, 2024, as well as virtual weekly class meet-ups through August 2.

Application: Apply here by March 1

Internships: Check out the available positions! Students may also bring an internship employer into this program, to learn more contact Amy Dvorak.

References: You must include a faculty or staff reference as part of your application. Please share this form with your references.

Have questions? Contact us: Amy Dvorak or 503.768.7794

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November - December: Employer recruitment	March 6-31: Interviews
January: Finalize employer positions, promotion to students	March 6-31: Employers receive applications, schedule interviews
February 2 - March 1: Student application period	March 31: Employers inform students and Lewis & Clark regarding their selection
February: Position descriptions posted, student information sessions	May 13 - 17: Intern training intensive week (Location: Sustainability Office)
Feb. 16, 1 pm - Zoom	May 17: POSSIBLE Kick-off event with employers and students (Location: Sustainability Office)
Feb. 22, 6pm - Zoom Feb. 26, 12 pm - Sustainability Office Fowler 263	Week of May 20: Internships (Location for class: remote)
March 2-5: Students notified of application status, students select their top three positions	Week of July 31: Students internship presentation
	August 2: Internships and course end