#PlasticFreeKB Student Internship Information and Application

Our program aims to train and certify students as representatives of the #PlasticFreeKB program, who will then visit businesses around the Village of Key Biscayne to ask them to join our initiative. Plastic pollution, especially from single-use plastics, has caused major environmental problems locally and globally.  Plastic production from fossil fuels adds to our negative impact on climate change, while plastic products themselves cause devastating impacts on wildlife and habitats.

We are looking for High School or first-year University student interns who are enthusiastic about learning about this problem and tackling it in a meaningful way. Interns will learn the background and details of the plastic pollution problem, products that can be used for best practice in environmental sustainability, public speaking, and the three-tiers of the #PlasticFreeKB program.

Compensation: $12/hour, 5-10 hours per week (including training)

Session 1: June 17th, 2024 – July 12th, 2024

Training sessions (dates may change due to unforseen circumstances)

• June 17th – Training 1
• June 19th – Training 2
• June 21st – Training 3

Business visits

• June 24th – July 12th
• Meetings will generally be during weekdays

Session 2: July 15th, 2024 – August 9th, 2024

Training sessions (dates may change due to unforseen circumstances)

• July 15th – Training 1
• July 17th – Training 2
• July 19th – Training 3

Business visits

• July 22nd – August 9th
• Meetings will generally be during weekdays

Participating students are expected to commit to the entire 4 weeks of a session, although some exceptions may be made for students who can commit to at least the first 3 weeks of a session. Business visits will always be done in pairs of interns, and with an adult supervisor who will help with any difficult questions or any issues that may arise.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Rumya Sundaram at rumya@keybiscaynefoundation.org.