TRUE Skool - Aquapioneer Engagement Specialist (Social & Environmental Justice Program - SEJ)

TRUE Skool

Title: TRUE Aquapioneer Engagement Specialist

Summer 2026

Job Description: The TRUE Aquapioneer Engagement Specialist will help TRUE Skool to archive environmental projects from over the last 8 years and compile data including partners, resources and artist engagement. This information will be a prelude to the current environmental justice network and initiatives and help us to plan the next phase of our environmental efforts including public art, workshops, project-based education and social media communications.
They will take a deep dive into Environmental Justice and learn about an ecosystem of EJ efforts in Milwaukee through the Environmental Justice Collaborative. 

This position will require communication with youth, artists and partners. They will also help to maintain our in-house aquaponics system. The best candidate for the position will be a creative thinker who is passionate about the environment, is a hands-on team member, enjoys research and is organized. Aquaponics experience is not required, however, if not, they will learn the
basics to maintaining the system. Will report directly to the Co-Executive Directors. 

email: info@trueskool.org

Shalina S. Ali, Co-Executive Director, TRUE Skool
Fidel Verdin, Co-Executive Director, TRUE Skool

Compensation:
This internship is part of the Lawrence University Social & Environmental Justice Cohort, which provides an opportunity for Lawrentians to explore social and environmental justice impact careers, gain professional experience, and develop as leaders. Students complete a full-time summer 2026 internship with an identified social and/or environmental justice impact organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, while participating in ongoing reflection with fellow students, Professor Jason Brozek, the Career Center, community leaders and alumni.  Students may apply for as many positions as they are qualified for and interested in. Each student in the SEJ program will receive a $5k stipend to help cover housing and transportation costs and living expenses. For additional details and to see other SEJ opportunities, please see the SEJ Cohort webpage.

• Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center's Ty Collins for a resume review, or your resume must achieve green status in VMOCK.  If your resume does not meet professional expectations, you may be asked to resubmit your resume.  Please make an appointment with Ty here on Handshake.
• Once your resume is approved, you will then apply directly to one or more of the designated SEJ Internship options in Handshake by February 13, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. A separate application should be prepared for each position.
• Complete this form to indicate your transportation needs. The form only needs to be submitted once.

Please ask Michelle Buchinger for more details about how funding works Michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu