Sustainability careers exist in every field and are among the fastest-growing and most impactful professions of the future. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD and our partners connect students with hands-on learning, internships, leadership opportunities, and industry professionals to help them explore careers that improve the environment, strengthen communities, and create a more sustainable future.
Gain Real-World Experience
Intern through the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Chamber of Commerce & AISD Summer internship program (paid positions)
This 6-week, paid prepares rising 10th-12th grade students for the workforce through hands-on training, skills development, and meaningful work experience. Interns explore various career paths, gain practical skills, and develop a deeper understanding of industry expectations. Students are able to earn course credit through a culminating capstone project. Intern hosts wanted!
Join the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Youth Forest Council (paid positions)
The City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s is an immersive, year long paid internship connecting young people (ages 16-20) in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to careers in natural resources and public service.
Join the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Youth Climate Equity Council (paid positions)
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Youth Climate Equity Council activates the next generation to lead at the intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and community resilience. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, high school students deepen their understanding of climate challenges while building the skills, confidence, and relationships to drive change in their communities.
Applications for the Council will open in mid August. You can follow our Youth Councils on Instagram, , , or to get updates about when the applications open this fall.
Want to share an internship or career opportunity?
Please email the announcement or social media link to sustainability@austinisd.org.
Develop Leadership
Join the AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) is to engage AISD students, staff, parents, and community members in advancing environmental education and sustainable operations that enhance learning and support resilient, healthy, and equitable school communities. | Application
Bring Career Learning to your Campus
Request a Sustainability Career Guest Speaker
- Schools can place requests on . Individuals interested in volunteering can also register in the Voly platform.
- The AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee members are interested in sharing their knowledge and experiences with students. To connect with an individual on the roster, please contact sustainability@austinisd.org.
- You can also email sustainablity@austinisd.org for recommendations of professionals from a variety of sustainability fields and career pathways that may be interested in speaking with your class, participating in a career day, etc. Popular topics include sustainable architecture and building design, recycling & composting waste management, solar and renewable energy, urban forestry, and much more!