Campus Representative Internship

Lead a group of students  to Ecuador & learn about bamboo architecture, regenerative agriculture and environmental action. Foster hands on learning experiences to inspire changes today.

Job Description: Campus Representatives are liaisons and ambassadors between participating university students, professors/faculty, and RFI’s leadership. The Campus Rep conducts outreach, recruits a group of 15+ students for an experiential 8-day environmental program in the winter, spring or summer break programs. Programs include hands-on experience and instruction from experts in building bamboo and regenerative land management.

  • Contribute to projects in bamboo architecture and engineering, regenerative agriculture and restoration ecology

  • Collaborate with international environmentalists and faculty 

  • Explore the food, environment and language of coastal Ecuador

  • Learn within an eco-enterprise addressing root environmental challenges 

Work Requirements
8-10 hours biweekly including weekly calls with program director, classroom announcements, postering, networking with faculty/student leaders and hosting interest meetings. This position is on-campus at your university and then in Ecuador during the 8 day program.

Qualifications

  • Interest in architecture, environmental sciences, engineering, global studies, entrepreneurship, or other relevant fields

  • Meticulous attention to detail, strong organization skills

  • Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks

  • Strong writing and oral communication skills, comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups of people.

  • Ability to work in a team and independently

  • Mobilizers and community builders, ability to create connection among of a group of people.

Benefits

  • Work on a dynamic and diverse team of builders, engineers, scientists, anthropologists, architects and designers.

  • Build leadership skills in the field of sustainability.

  • Collaborate with international environmentalist and faculty.

  • Explore the food, culture, environment, and language of coastal Ecuador.

  • Contribute to projects in regenerative agriculture, bamboo building, restoration ecology, and eco-business initiatives.