The Sustainability Institute

We are a nonprofit organization with: a vision for Lowcountry communities that are SUSTAINABLE, CLIMATE RESILIENT and EQUITABLE for generations to come, a relentless passion for empowering vulnerable families and communities, and a belief that housing should be healthy, safe and affordable for all.

Dec 20, 2024
Internship- Paid
The Sustainability Institute North Charleston, SC, USA
Position Title:   Sustainable Housing Specialist Dates:   March 10 - July 25, 2025 (5 months / 675 hours) Schedule:  Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; 20 weeks Total Living Allowance:   $8,100.00 (pre-tax, paid bi-weekly) Segal Education Award:  $2,817.14 upon successful completion of AmeriCorps service term Program Overview The Sustainability Institute (SI)’s Environmental Conservation Corps: Weatherization Crew (ECC) is an AmeriCorps-accredited (through The Corps Network) workforce development and service-learning program based out of North Charleston, SC. This program is intended for individuals interested in or pursuing careers in conservation and sustainability fields. Through this program, participants can expect to gain desirable field skills and training while addressing coastal resilience and energy efficiency needs in the Lowcountry region. Projects include performing residential energy audits, installing weatherization measures, leading community energy...