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Carolina Dining Services is committed to supporting the educational experience of our students, and we offer paid internships in various departments throughout the summer and academic year. Our Sustainability Interns provide support on a variety of projects addressing waste minimization, local and responsible sourcing, food access, and campus outreach. These includes initiatives such as Wipe Out Waste, Green Guides, Farm Stands, and more! The CDS team works to create an open and inclusive atmosphere in which students have the opportunity to explore various topics within the field of food sustainability, and to expand their knowledge of areas with which they may be less familiar. 

Spring 2026 Sustainability Internship Opportunities

These positions both start at $14/hour, and interns receive a free employee meal for each shift worked!

Waste Diversion Intern (6-8 hours/week):

The Waste Diversion Intern will manage projects including our Wipe Out Waste events series and monthly waste audits, and assist with educational initiatives including the Green Guide volunteer program, What Goes Where tabling events, social media/newsletter content, and more.

Marketing & Outreach Intern (4-8 hours/week):

The Sustainability Marketing & Outreach Intern will help educate our campus community on various sustainability topics and initiatives through creating signage and social media content, assisting with tabling events, and writing content for our newsletter, website, and upcoming blog.

How to Apply:

  • Click the links below to review the full job descriptions, essential functions, scheduling expectations, and required qualifications.
  • Submit the application form below with your contact information, availability, & an optional “cover letter” paragraph.
  • Email a copy of your resume to our Sustainability Manager, Victoria Hill, at vlhill@unc.edu with the subject line “CDS Sustainability Internship Application – Name”. If applying for the Marketing and Outreach position, please also include your portfolio (details in the job description).
Spring 2026 Sustainability Internship Application

Spring 2026 Sustainability Internship Application

Thank you for your interest in our internship program! We are excited to review your application.

Which position(s) would you like to apply for?
These positions require between 4-8 hours per week, and shifts are fully in person during business hours (with occasional evening events from 5-7:30 pm).
Due to the event-specific nature of these roles, interns are required to work at least one 2-2.5 hour shift a week between 10:30 am-2:30 pm.
Please share a few sentences about yourself and your interest in this role. Feel free to use one of the following prompts for inspiration: What inspired you to apply for this position? What role does sustainability play in your personal and/or professional aspirations? If chosen for this internship, what is one topic, initiative, or project you would be most excited to work on/learn about regarding our sustainability program? You can learn more about current initiatives here: https://dining.unc.edu/sustainability/