The following are summer positions or unfilled semester positions that are still available.
Students: If you are interested in learning more about the position or applying, please contact the mentor/organization directly. You can view contact info by clicking the "More" button under each project.
Client: Ecolytics
Business development Intern
As a Business development Intern at Ecolytics, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both sales and digital marketing, helping you develop a well-rounded skill set in these critical areas of business. You will work closely with our small team and contribute to various projects aimed at growing our client base, enhancing our online presence, and advancing our marketing efforts.
Ecolytics is a sustainability software startup company helping businesses measure, improve, and showcase their impact. Ecolytics’ software platform enables companies to harness their data and understand their social and environmental performance, making it easier for companies to set and reach sustainability goals like becoming B Corp certified or reaching net-zero.
Project Location: Remote
Project Level: Entry Level
Project Type
Internship
Skills Desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Project Deliverables
Sales and Partnerships Leads Database: Create a comprehensive database of sales and partnerships leads, including contact details and relevant information, to support our sales team's outreach efforts.
Sustainability Blog Post Series: Develop and publish a series of blog posts on a topic related to business and sustainability, showcasing your research and writing skills.
Social Media Campaign: Plan, create, and execute a social media campaign from start to finish, demonstrating your ability to engage and grow our online audience.
Unpaid internship
Comments:
13+ hours; part- or full-time depending on the student
Contact Information
For more information about this project, please contact:
Hazel Horvath
hazel@ecolytics.io
About this Organization
Total EcoStudio projects since 2018: 7
Projects led by this mentor: 6
Client: Grow to Life
Fresh Fields Food Access: Launching an Inclusive CSA Program for Food and Nutrition Justice
We are seeking an EcoStudio intern to help launch a sustainable CommUnity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program called “Fresh Fields Food Access.” The program will sell fresh produce boxes to anyone in the commUnity while specifically targeting and making them affordable for EBT (SNAP) holders through subsidized pricing and direct EBT payment acceptance. Boxes will feature seasonal, locally grown produce from North Carolina farmers using sustainable practices, supporting environmental goals such as reduced food miles, lower carbon emissions, and minimized waste. The program will offer monthly distributions to provide consistent access to nutritious foods, with revenue from general sales helping sustain operations and expand access for low-income families.
Goals & Impact:
Project Location: Triangle, NC
Project Level: Entry Level
Project Type
Internship
Skills Desired
Project management, commUnity outreach, basic tech setup (payment systems), bilingual Spanish-speaking abilities (preferred, to support outreach to diverse commUnity members), interest in sustainable food systems, food justice, or environmental equity. No prior experience required - training and support will be provided.
Project Deliverables
Unpaid internship
Contact Information
For more information about this project, please contact:
Makeda Ma'at
growtolifeorg@gmail.com
About this Organization
Total EcoStudio projects since 2018: 3
Projects led by this mentor: 3
Client: UNC Energy Management
Summer 2026 Energy Management Intern
Role Summary: Support UNC–Chapel Hill’s Energy Services and Sustainability teams by analyzing electric utility bills, validating monthly reporting, mapping electrical service boundaries, and modeling campus solar PV potential. The internship culminates in a final report and leadership presentation with actionable recommendations.
Proposed 12‑Week Timeline
1 Onboarding, data access, tool setup: Data access verified; project brief; QA plan
2-3 Electric bill analysis: Cleaned billing dataset; anomaly list
4-5 Bills vs. monthly report validation: Variance analysis; root‑cause hypotheses
6 Service mapping (UNC vs Duke Energy): Service‑type master list; draft schematic
7-9 Helioscope solar modeling (priority sites): Site models; ranked feasibility table
10-11 Incentives research; draft report & slides: Draft report and deck for review
12 Final revisions; leadership presentation: Final report, appendix, and presentation
Project Location: Hybrid
Project Level: Advanced
Project Type
Internship
Skills Desired
Required:
Preferred:
Project Deliverables
Learning Outcomes (What You’ll Gain)
Expected Deliverables
Unpaid internship
Comments:
Tools & Access Provided
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF including:
Email: energy‑management‑internships@unc.edu
Subject line: "Summer 2026 Energy Management Internship - Application"
UNC‑Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.
Contact Information
For more information about this project, please contact:
Larry Saavedra-Torres
larryst@unc.edu
About this Organization
Total EcoStudio projects since 2018: 27
Projects led by this mentor: 0
The Molchanov Scholars Program is an endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Institute for the Environment. The program is a partnership between the UNC Institute for the Environment and environmentally-focused small businesses, non-profit organizations and government institutions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Each summer undergraduate students are matched with an environmental internship where they gain hands-on, professional training. Each Molchanov Scholar receives a $5,000 stipend to support their summer experience.
1789 Hub is a community for all UNC students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. It is free to join and membership gives you access to resources including mentorship, internships, funding, and events. In addition to our job and internship board, we also offer summer internship funding through the Carolina Innovators Connect program. This funding is meant to help support students who receive unpaid summer internships.
For questions, please reach out to 1789hub@innovate.unc.edu
CDS has a website for internship opportunities. There's an interest form when active listings aren't available, as well.
These are other internship opportunities that we've heard of that may be of interest to our students. You will need to contact and apply to each organization and opportunity separately. We'll do our best to keep this page up-to-date, but there may be some opportunities that have already expired.
Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships: Find opportunities to conduct authentic research through internship programs across the country
This listing includes all kinds of opportunities for students at every grade level. You can filter the results to just show what you want. Also check out the NOAA undergraduate scholarships, because they have some paid internships listed here.
Check out the Resource Assistants Program. All RAP interns receive Direct Hire Authority (DHA) at the successful conclusion of their internship, which is a useful tool that can help with future employment in a federal agency.
Kay Blada Recycling is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit, founded in 2015 and dedicated to alleviating poverty and cleaning up plastic waste in Haiti, while providing environmental education to the children of the community.
NCPIRG Students is a student organization that works with UNC students to protect the environment, and promote civic engagement. This Fall our priority campaign is our New Voters Project, where we will be working with the student government and other student groups this fall to make sure no one misses Election Day. We have virtual volunteer and internship opportunities doing outreach, organizing events, and spreading the world through media and social media. Click here to sign up for an information session and apply.
Peace Boat US offers an excellent opportunity to gain insight and experience in the civil society, non-profit, non-governmental field, with one of the most unique and interesting NGO's in the world - experience that will help you stand out. Interns and volunteers support office administration, attend events at the UN as Peace Boat US representatives, support campaigns, projects, and educational programs through outreach efforts, and write news and blog articles about our activities. Especially valuable skills and qualities include being multi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, and Japanese are especially helpful), graphic design, networking, photography, communications, public speaking, and very importantly, a passion to support the issues that Peace Boat US works on.
Let us know if you want us to list your position by emailing ecostudio@unc.edu
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