Overview

The Sustainability Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. This internship will provide experience with sustainability initiatives, planning and reporting, as well as general venue operations. Interns will gain working knowledge and experience working with a portfolio of projects to support Oak View Group’s Sustainability Program including projects to address energy, water conservation, waste management, air quality, green mobility, and environmental stewardship.  

Internship Details: 

• Not to exceed 20 hours per week 
• Internship Dates: Spring 2026 (January – June) 
• Location: This is an on-site internship at Moody Center, Austin Texas 
• Availability: Days, nights, some weekends (based on event calendar)  

This role is expected to last from January 1, 2026 and will end on June 1, 2026. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00

This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating Oak View Group’s Sustainability policies, programs, and initiatives that promote local environmental, energy, economic, and social sustainability.  
• Contribute to facility wide waste sorting program with on-site training and enforcement of sorting policies and procedures to help reduce contamination and increase zero waste mission.  
• Assist in tracking performance standards and metrics applicable to the environment, community wellness, facility performance and other policy areas as directed. 
• Manage data collection to identify trends. 
• Assist with writing reports describing program results and challenges.  
• Brainstorm marketing content and guide public information efforts to ensure that Moody Center fans & employees are knowledgeable and capable of carrying out their environmental responsibilities. 
• Assist in training all arena staff create a “buy-in” culture for our sustainability program.  
• Assist with record keeping, waste audits, and other administrative tasks.  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time. 

Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the Sustainability Intern will be able to: 

• Demonstrate understanding of sustainability principles within the live entertainment industry by supporting venue-wide programs related to waste reduction, energy use, water conservation, and air quality. 
• Apply hands-on knowledge of zero-waste practices by participating in waste sorting training, contamination reduction efforts, and operational sustainability initiatives. 
• Support the roll-out of sustainability training and learn strategies to build organizational buy-in.
• Collect, organize, and analyze sustainability data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement in venue operations. 
• Build confidence working in a fast-paced event environment that requires flexibility, physical activity, and teamwork. 

Qualifications

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs
• High School diploma + 1 year of experience or study in sustainability. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks in the most productive and/or appropriate manner. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a team setting. 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Previous experience in a customer service-based industry is preferred. 
• Previous experience within a sports, entertainment, or related field is preferred. 
• Willingness to learn and open to coaching. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).  
• High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain sensitive information.