Practicing sustainability offers many benefits for your future. Not only are environmentally friendly practices and activities beneficial for the planet, but participating in programs, organizations and other opportunities tied to sustainability can help you with your job or internship search.
The Environmental Center (E-Center) connects students to a wide range of services, programs and resources that support sustainability through education and action.
Sustainability can make you more hirable
Employers want to hire employees with foundational skills, leadership experience and community focus. Sustainable programs and activities can enhance your resume, build a network and gain valuable experience and skills. Plus, you can explore potential career paths and job roles that you may want to pursue.
Student organizations
Join a student organization focused on environmental justice issues. You can search BuffConnect for environmental student organizations.
Becoming involved can open the door to leadership opportunities and enhance your resume with new skills and experiences.
President’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge
Share your ideas for change at the spring 2023 President’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge or 30th Annual Campus Sustainability Summit. Students can collaborate to develop and present ideas for the opportunity to win a cash prize and see their idea implemented at CU.
Work for the E-Center
The E-Center has student employee positions that offer the opportunity to earn money while gaining skills and experience in a role that promotes sustainability. You can enhance your communication, teamwork, leadership and other general professional skills. Check out current job openings with the E-Center.
CU Student Government Environmental Board
Join the Environmental Board to help oversee the activities, budget and programs for the E-Center.
Participation offers students a chance to develop leadership and other valuable skills.
Volunteer to support climate justice
The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) helps students find volunteer opportunities on campus and in the local community.
The E-Center also has opportunities to get involved and give back to support climate initiatives.
Earn a micro-credential
CU Boulder offers micro-credentials and digital badges to recognize and document the acquisition of specific skills or competencies.
The E-Center currently offers two micro-credentials: Sustainability Innovation and Climate Justice Leadership. Students can gain experience that translates to talking points for interviews and an enhanced resume.
Resources for your internship or job search
Career Services offers a wide range of resources, workshops and programs to help students position themselves for success with the job or internship search. Take the experiences from your sustainability involvement and incorporate them into your job search.
Use Handshake
Handshake is the number one way college students find jobs. You can use your Handshake profile to look for jobs related to sustainability.
Learn how to make the most of Handshake and position yourself for success.
Skills for Success
Career Services offers a self-paced program to identify and develop skills. Learn more about Skills for Success or attend a workshop focused on skill development.
Resume building
Learn how to create a strong and effective resume that highlights your skills and experience.
Use the VMock online resume-review tool for personalized feedback on your resume.
Interview skills
Develop your interview skills to build confidence. Use Interview Prep to practice and evaluate your interviewing skills.
Career fairs
Attend career fairs to find jobs in your field of interest. Career fairs are a great way to meet multiple employers at one event.
Professional experience
CU Boulder offers a range of professional experiences to help you become more hirable. You’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, from LinkedIn Learning to summer programs.