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Nevada Auto Shops GreenBiz Intern (greenUP!, Pack Intern, Summer 2026)

Nevada Career Studio
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SUMMER 2026 - 

OPEN TO STUDENTS STAYING IN RENO-SPARKS OR CLARK COUNTY.

 

**This internship is hosted by greenUP! and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS). 

 

Students are highly encouraged to visit the Nevada Career Studio during our drop-in hours or use our Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review service BEFORE applying for these positions. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS expectations will not be included in applicant packages to employers.   

 

greenUP! 

 

About greenUP!: 

greenUP! provides environmental education to businesses in Nevada, helping cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption, and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner. 

  

greenUP! exists to serve as a coalition for organizations and individuals interested in environmental issues. We manage the Nevada Green Business Network. We work with small to medium-sized businesses to offer free assistance and recognize efforts that save energy and water, reduce waste, prevent pollution and stormwater impacts, and encourage better commute options. Businesses fill in a checklist of best practices that they can implement, and we certify businesses that meet minimum thresholds of environmental performance. Once certified, we help to promote green businesses throughout the state.  

  

At its core, greenUP! believes in the transformative power of sustainable business practices to build thriving, resilient communities. The organization's commitment extends beyond just the environment-it includes a pledge to ensure fairness and inclusivity for all, especially those who have historically borne the brunt of environmental harm. Driven by passion and purpose, greenUP! is more than an organization-it's a movement to inspire lasting, meaningful change for people and the planet. 

 

Internship Description: 

greenUP! is offering two full-time internships over the summer through the UNR Wolf Pack Internship Program. The intern would: 

 

  • Train to become a green business advisor for the Nevada Green Business Program 
  • Learn GreenBizTracker software to work with businesses in the automotive sector 
  • Learn environmental best practices for auto-shops 
  • Learn how to do a site visit at local automotive shops 
  • Work in a team to advise to auto shops on how to be more environmentally conscious and how they can save on operational costs 
  • Help assemble and distribute FREE oil spill cleaning kits 
  • Work with auto shops on how to become green certified with state of Nevada 

  

Training would be provided with a series of training videos and consultation with program providers. Instruction on the methodology would be provided.   

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Complete 360 hours of work as an intern (32-40 hours per week, 9 weeks minimum) 
  • Learn environmental best practices for auto shops 
  • Schedule appointments with auto shops for free site assessments 
  • Conduct simple site visits 
  • Write an evaluation for each auto shop owner with recommendations for environmental improvements 
  • Work with auto shops on becoming a certified green business 
  • Assemble and distribute free oil spill cleaning kits 
  • Track and write progress at each site (may use Salesforce software) 
  • Final report on intern experience, lessons learned, and how to improve program for future interns 

 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

Develop Sustainability Knowledge:  

  • Goal: gain an understating of harmful toxics, waste management and sustainability practices that can improve a business's environmental performance  
  • Expectation: Interns are expected to actively participate in auto shop site visits and propose ways auto shops can enhance their sustainability practices 

Project Management Proficiency:  

  • Goal: build project management skills by shadowing and then by doing site visit/assessments at auto shops. 
  • Expectation: Interns should demonstrate leadership by meeting with auto shop owners and managers, offering recommendations, and ensuring project is completed on time and according to plan 

Collect and Analyze Data to Determine Environmental Performance:  

  • Goal: collect and enter data into GreenBizTracker software to calculate dollar savings, water saving, reduction is solid waste and hazardous waste.  
  • Expectations: Interns should be proactive in overcoming challenges in data collection and provide meaningful insights from survey results. 

Strengthen Client Engagement Skills:  

  • Goal: Develop strong communication and management skills by interacting with business owners and managers during site visits and green certification process  
  • Expectation: Interns are expected to professionally engage with business staff, demonstration effective communication, problem-solving and relationship building abilities. 

 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno after the Spring ‘26 semester  
  • Spring ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Wolf Pack STEM Internship Program 
  • Student must be enrolled in a major or minor program in the following colleges: 
    • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) 
    • Business 
    • Engineering 
    • Science 
    • Public Health/Orvis 
  • Demonstrate Interest in sustainability, willingness to collaborate with greenUP! and staff. Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate projects and prioritize tasks. 
  • Team player is a must. 
  • Must have proficiency in using excel to analyze data and calculate results. 
  • Good communication skills both verbally and written utilizing word, excel and PowerPoint. 
  • Good writing and analytic skill. 
  • Must have a valid drivers license and preferably access to a car 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience working in sustainability, either academically or professionally. 
  • Spanish speaking is desirable but not required. 

 

Desired Schedule for Intern: 

While the schedule is flexible, intern(s) must be available during typical auto-shop hours Monday through Friday.  While weekend work is not required, interns should be available for occasional Saturdays to meet with auto shops on their schedule. 

 

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 360 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.