Skills I’d Like to Develop Further:
Interpersonal
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking and presentation
- Social perceptiveness and active listening
Organizational
- Time management
- Coordinating teams
Analytical
- Strategic decision making
- System evaluation and analysis
- Complex problem solving
- Critical thinking
Opportunities I’m Looking for:
Internships
- Public Sector: I’m interested in any governmental work with a Sustainability Manager or Environmental Protection office. I’m hoping to gain understanding in the environmental factors that go into decision making in the public sector and develop a familiarity with the inner workings of local governments.
- Private Sector: I want to gain experience as a Corporate Social Responsibility or Sustainability intern so that I can learn effective methods for employing sustainable business practices. I hope to gain valuable insights into being able to the co-management of a company’s profitability, environmental impact, and social role, and am very interested in pursuing a career in the field.
- Non-Profits: Interning at nature centers or other non-profits with missions focusing on conservation, education, or social activism would satisfy my desire to promote these ideals in our society while also developing relevant professional skills
Volunteering
- Opportunities to work with children in an any capacity that encourages leadership, positive role modeling, and activism; I want to promote the development of characteristics that will serve them well in the future
- Leadership/coordinator roles in environmental education programs and sustainability initiatives
- Park/River/Neighborhood clean-ups