Penn Sustainability Consulting (PSC)

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Description

OUR MISSION: Penn Sustainability Consulting (PSC) is a student-run consultancy group at the University of Pennsylvania committed to providing pro-bono sustainability consulting services to organizations across the globe. PSC works with a team of multicultural members to recommend innovative solutions that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and responsible for all stakeholders.

OUR VISION: Our vision is to build a sustainable world based on the 3 pillars of sustainability: social equity, environmental protection, and economic viability. Standard services we offer to clients include: life cycle assessments, sustainability reports, waste management, and green certification assistance.

VALUES:

  • Respect: For the environment and society at all scales.
  • Innovation: Approaching issues of sustainability holistically and innovatively.
  • Compassion: Towards our team, partners, and greater Philadelphia/global community.
  • Learning: So we may better serve as advocates of people, planet, and profit.

APPLY TODAY! PSC is thrilled to open applications for the 2024 Spring Semester. We welcome all undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in environmental sustainability to apply; no prior business or consulting experience is needed. This year, potential projects include working with U.S. fashion apparel brands, a legal human rights accelerator in Amsterdam, and local opportunities with the Trust for Public Land in Philadelphia.

FAQ

Most Recent
Question: Will you be accepting applications in Spring 2023? - Anonymous

Yes we will! However, members of Fall '22 will be given priority for positions moving into Spring '23. 

- Charlotte Bloemsma
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Question: Any idea when the application will be posted on this medium? I can't find it! - Tom Bartlett

Hello! The application form has just been posted. Email us if you have any other questions!

- Charlotte Bloemsma
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Question: When does Fall 2022 recruiting open and how do we apply? - Anonymous

Hi! Recruiting will open towards the end of next week (aligning with the Fall Activities Fair). We'll be updating our application link at that time. Thank you!

Edited 9/6:

The application is now open at this form .

- Victoria Gu
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Question: Do you accept grad students? - Anonymous
Yes!
- Desiree Izecksohn
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Question: Is prior consulting/professional experience necessary? - Anonymous
Not necessarily, but we would like to see what experience you have working in social or environmental justice and/or science based projects.
- Desiree Izecksohn
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Question: Will applications be accepted and reviewed this semester? Thank you! - Anonymous
Hello! Yes, we are currently accepting applications for the projects this semester.
- Desiree Izecksohn
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How to Get Involved

New Member Application: https://tinyurl.com/PSCSpring2024App

Application Deadline: 8:00 pm EST on Friday, February 2, 2024

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