What is the Sustainability Internship Program?
The Sustainability Internship is a paid year-long position that allows students to gain internship credit in order to graduate. While in the program, Sustainability Interns gain experience working with sustainability professionals from both on and off campus. Sustainability Interns will assist with daily campus operations, assist with sustainability programming and in addition, will be responsible for a special project. Sustainability Interns will learn how to identify the current problems society is facing and learn how to develop creative solutions that address all three pillars of sustainability. At the fulfillment of the internship program, Students will receive a Sustainability Recognition Graduation Cord.
The Internship Program is open to any Texas State Undergraduate students and includes research opportunities for Graduate students.
What is the Sustainability Fellowship Program?
The Sustainability Fellowship program is designed to provide students the opportunity to work in collaboration with campus and community partners on projects, programs, and research all dedicated to sustainability. Through the program, Sustainability Fellows make lifelong connections that will support them for the rest of their careers. The Fellowship centers on a specific project or program carried out over the academic year (Fall and Spring), supported by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with a department or division. Students accepted into the Sustainability Fellowship Program may earn internship credit toward their degree and receive a Sustainability Recognition Graduation Cord upon completing all requirements. Specific requirements vary depending on the project or program.
The Fellowship Program is open to any Texas State University student.
Previous Sustainability Interns & Fellows
Gunnar Schram
Sustainability Intern Aug '24 - May '26
Current Profession: Educator - Denver Audubon
Adriana Montoya
Sustainability Intern Feb '19 - July '20
Current Profession: Doctoral Candidate in TXST Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
“The internship taught me how wide reaching the principles of sustainability are, and how they can truly be applied to any industry, whether private or public. Going into it I though that sustainability was a field or profession, but coming out of the internship I learned that sustainability is both a value system and a way of life.”
Caleb Rodriguez
Sustainability Fellow August '23 - May '24
Current Profession: Texas Water Development Board - Grant Specialist III
"You can do anything, but you must accept you can't do everything. The fellowship taught me how to work well together with other people and departments to make big ideas come to life!"
Drake Blanchard
Sustainability Intern August ‘22 - August ’23
Current Profession: Great Springs Project - Data Coordinator
Haley Johnson
Sustainability Intern August '19 - December '19
Thesis: Macro and Micro Litter Accumulation in the San Marcos River San Marcos, Texas, USA
Current Profession: Graduate Researcher at California Riverside
"My favorite memory was meeting with students, staff, and faculty to tell them about our office and hearing their ideas for how to make their office more sustainable. Also hosting events to increase knowledge about sustainable practices and interacting with student organizations."
Gabriel Irvine
Sustainability Intern Aug '25 - May '26
Current Profession: University of Edinburgh - Graduate Student Landscape Architecture
“I am grateful for the amazing support I received while at the Office of Sustainability, this internship taught me a lot and inspired me to align my future goals towards more sustainable practices!”
Simren Pokhrel
Sustainability Intern Aug '23 - May '24
Current Profession: Design Engineer | Nucor Insulated Panel Group
“I learned about the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability and its applications in everyday life, education, and in a professional setting. From my educational outreach role specifically I learned a lot about communication, event planning, marketing, and applying sustainability principles within each task. I believe my time there was really valuable to my professional and personal life.”
Carolina White
Sustainability Fellow August '23 - May '24
Current Profession: Corrective Action Specialist at TCEQ
“The wide scope of sustainability and how to incorporate it into professional settings”
Elijah Cardenas
Sustainability Fellow January ‘23 - May ’23
Mitchel Sabourin
Sustainability Intern August '20 - August '22
Current Profession: Wildlife Conservation Researcher - Chile
Annalisa Garcia - Shockley
Sustainability Intern October '19 - May '20
Current Profession: Environmental Investigator for Seattle & King County Public Health
"The internship position at OoS taught me how to engage with different departments across TXST to create sustainability goals and projects. I learned a lot about how collaboration and education is key with sustainability projects. I've carried this with me to my current position and have learned that even big cities rely on collaboration to keep communities engaged and educated about topics that are not brought up as frequently."
Jonah Winter
Sustainability Intern Aug '25 - May '26
Current Profession: Green Guy Recycling - Associate
Jengo Wiley Russell
Sustainability Intern Sep '23 - May '25
Current Profession: Texas Disposal Systems - Sustainability & Diversion Coordinator
“This internship and organization leadership position has taught me so many valuable life and career lessons. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities to meet and work with so many amazing individuals and organizations. I would also like to personally thank Emma Parsley for being a tremendous mentor to me, Thank you.”
Kera Daughtery
Sustainability Intern September '22 - May '24
Current Profession: Prevention Educator at the Hays Caldwell Women's Center
“My internship taught me to view all problems from an interdisciplinary lens. Much like sustainability, no situation is never purely black and white. Finding an impactful solution requires a holistic approach.”
Eva Nobles
Sustainability Intern August ‘22 - May ’23
Honors Thesis: Sustainable Student Body: Impacting the Next Generation Through Educational Outreach
Current Profession: State of Colorado - Program Coordinator
“I had several internships at TXST, but the Educational Outreach position with the OoS was by far my favorite. I had the opportunity to take ownership of my own projects while working alongside a brilliant team. I felt supported and encouraged while preparing to graduate and join the workforce.”
Quin Pugh
Sustainability Intern January '20 - August '20
Current Profession: APEX - Environmental Scientist I
"I have so many good memories while I interned for the Office of Sustainability and I would have to say planning the Farmers Market Day even though it had to be canceled due to COVID was my favorite because I was able to learn new skills. This position really sparked my passion for sustainability here in San Marcos."
Juan Martinez
Sustainability Intern November '18 - May '19
Current Profession: Sustainability Coordinator for the Center for Urban Agriculture & Sustainability Houston, TX
"My favorite memory was knowing that Texas State was headed in the right direction by creating the Office of Sustainability. I knew that once I left Texas State, the fight to do what is right had only begun!"
Sustainability Graduation Cord
Be recognized for your sustainable achievements and contributions by applying for the Sustainability Recognition Graduation Cord.
Environmental Service Fee
University students, faculty, staff, alumni or members of the San Marcos Community may apply for funding for a project, improvement or event.