The Climate Resilience Academy (UMCRA) is a University institute that coordinates resilience-focused efforts within the University and connects them with local, national, and international initiatives aimed at strengthening communities against shocks and stresses. Key focus areas include:

  • Hybrid and nature-based solutions
  • Innovative finance/insurance structures to fund resilience infrastructure projects
  • Supportive regulatory/policy frameworks for innovation and implementation
  • Capturing the “resilience dividend”
  • Extreme heat and the benefits of street trees
  • Post-disaster planning
  • Planning and hosting convenings

The Undergraduate Resilience Intern will serve as a core member of a closely-knit team and have the unique opportunity to help shape this developing center. We are seeking a highly-productive, creative and engaged individual who will help contribute to a work program that identifies innovative ways to landscape, monitor, and leverage opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation and community engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Create UMCRA outreach materials and graphics (e.g. logo, social media posts, powerpoint decks)
  • Implement program communication strategies, including timely social media posts, website updates, newsletter layout and distribution, and other materials
  • Research and build a library of UM-authored and other resilience publications
  • Maintain databases of UMCRA-related activities, faculty participation, and partner organizations
  • Assist with coordination, outreach, preparation of materials, and day-of logistics for meetings and events such as conferences, symposia, and Miami Climate Week
  • Serve as a liaison between UMCRA and the undergraduate study body by participating in outreach events such as tabling, club visits, and attending other student events
  • Provide additional assistance to support UMCRA initiatives, programs, and special events as needed

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled as an undergraduate student at The University of Miami
  • Background or interest in community-based resilience and UMCRA’s key focus areas
  • Proficient in Canva, Adobe and/or other graphic design software
  • Ability to manage professional and timely social media outreach
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Google applications
  • Curious, organized & reliable!

Terms of Employment:

  • 10-20 hours/week, starting Fall 2024
  • The internship stipend is $14/hour

To apply:

Please submit an application through the University of Miami’s Student Employment JobX portal. Candidates are welcome to contact resilience@miami.edu for more information about the position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Emily Northrop at e.northrop@miami.edu.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/ Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.