Student Positions
Student positions provide exceptional career-building opportunities to lead transformative projects in areas such as zero waste, climate action, communications and outreach, and more. These roles empower students to collaborate with subject matter experts, contribute to innovative sustainability initiatives, and gain hands-on experience that drives measurable impact on Stanford’s campus and beyond.
Applications for new student positions open February 2025
Internships
The Sustainable Stanford Internship Program offers full-time Stanford undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience driving sustainability on campus. Interns work with various units, such as the Office of Sustainability, Facilities Energy Management, Business Affairs, and Residential & Dining Enterprises, to design and implement impactful sustainability projects that deliver real results.
This year-long program allows interns to lead or contribute to transformative initiatives, equipping them with valuable skills in project management and sustainability implementation. Beyond their projects, interns gain exposure to diverse sustainability career paths, connect with a network of subject matter experts, and develop leadership skills to create tangible change.
Explore the Internships Page for details on recruitment, open positions, application deadlines, and more.
Fellowships
The Sustainable Stanford Fellowship Program provides Stanford undergraduate and graduate students with advanced opportunities to lead complex, cross-disciplinary sustainability projects that drive real impact towards Stanford’s operational goals. These multi-stakeholder initiatives offer Fellows enhanced leadership and project management experiences, surpassing the scope of traditional internships.
In partnership with the LBRE Office of Sustainability, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and the Bill Lane Center for the American West, the program collaborates widely across Stanford’s schools, departments, and operational units. Fellows tackle pre-vetted projects in areas such as Zero Waste, Climate Action, Behavior Change, Scope 3 Emissions, Food Systems, and more.
Fellows develop critical skills while contributing to transformative sustainability solutions. Read more in the Stanford Report to see how this program is shaping sustainability leadership.
Kickstart Your Career at Stanford
Have an Impact
Every Sustainable Stanford student project advances sustainability at Stanford, changing the university’s systems, processes, and people for the betterment of the planet. Students work on engaging projects that create a real impact for Stanford, and the chance to work on changing actual operational systems at Stanford is unparalleled.
Get Professional Experience
Student fellows and interns strengthen skills through their Sustainable Stanford project work that can be applied to future employment opportunities. From public speaking, to leadership, change management, collaboration, strategic thinking, and more, students gain valuable professional experience that set them up for success in their future careers.
Create Connections and Community
One of the amazing benefits of joining Sustainable Stanford as an intern or fellow is the opportunity to meet other like-minded students, staff, and faculty at Stanford. The Office of Sustainability hosts year-round events for student interns and fellows to meet each other and build relationships, from orientations at the beginning of the year, January networking with subject matter experts who provide feedback on student projects, and a year-end symposium for students to learn from each other and present on their work.