Paid Student Internships
Since 2008, OSI has hired undergraduates, graduate students, Federal Work-Study (FWS) students and Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) program participants as paid interns throughout the year. OSI relies heavily on the work of student interns for research, benchmarking, program implementation, communications, evaluation, data collection and outreach in all areas of sustainability. Based on student interests and OSI’s needs, interns work on a variety of projects throughout the semester in the areas of academics & research, biodiversity & landscapes, climate solutions, green buildings, energy, food & dining, purchasing, transportation, waste, water, and wellbeing.
Students working with the OSI team are joining a legacy of over 170 Emory alumni who have made their mark on campus and community sustainability initiatives. The sole Emory Student Employee of the Year for 2018, Kryn Dykema, and 2019, Kristen Kaufman, were both OSI interns. In 2026, OSI intern Sameen Ahmed was awarded Outstanding Master’s Student by the Laney Graduate School. We hope you will apply to join our team of outstanding students looking to carry on this legacy by making a positive impact during your time at Emory.
Applications Closed for Summer 2026
Community Internship Opportunities
Community partner intern opportunities are posted in the Student Sustainability Forum Facebook page. The Career & Professional Development Pathways Center also shares community intern and job opportunities.
Green Networking Night
Emory’s Green Networking is an informal networking opportunity held in February designed to connect students of all disciplines to alumni and professionals working in environmental and sustainability issues. This annual event hosts 80-100 local sustainability professionals and over 100 undergraduate and graduate students and is open to all Emory students.
The next Green Networking Night is being developed. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn when to register for the event!
Virtual Sustainability Alumni Panel
Emory’s Virtual Sustainability Alumni Panel provides answers to students’ career questions through connecting undergraduate and graduate students with alumni working in green careers.