Sustainability Intern

City of Commerce City

South Platte Crossing - Community Development, CO

This is an unpaid internship.
Are you passionate about sustainability and strengthening climate resilience? Join our Energy, Equity & the Environment (E3) Team as a Sustainability Intern and play a meaningful role in expanding the tree canopy Citywide.

In this position, you will support the long-term development and implementation of programs and policy recommendations focused on increasing and sustaining the City’s tree canopy. Using the City’s recent tree canopy inventory and assessment data, you will help update existing City plans and policies to align with best practices and community needs.

This E3 internship offers hands-on experience collaborating with City departments, local governments, community organizations, and key stakeholders. You will research case studies from other municipalities, conduct community interviews, and help identify innovative and equitable approaches to expanding urban tree canopy.

This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, analytical, community-focused, and interested in gaining real-world experience in sustainability planning and urban forestry.

The position is estimated to start on May 4, 2026, but that date is flexible along with the end date. A total of 225 hours are required for this part-time position over the summer, with flexible scheduling during our work hours of Monday to Friday 8 to 5.

Please review the full job description here!

Student should be a current undergraduate or graduate student in Environmental Studies, Environmental Sustainability, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Public Policy or other related field to qualify.

A preferred candidate will have skills and experience in community engagement and policy writing. Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred.

The City of Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Process Overview:

Apply Today:We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER.

Qualification Review:HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications.

Application Review:Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. This internship position will be open until filled and is subject to closure without notice.