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Interested in applying to the Green Teams Program? Find more information on the program and how to apply here!

The PSEG ISS Green Teams are transdisciplinary student teams that partner with corporations, organizations, non-profits, municipalities, and community groups to address significant sustainability issues. This multi-institutional internship program is open to upper-level undergraduates (exceptional rising sophomores may also be considered) from any discipline who are interested in sustainability. Teams of five students are formed from a competitive pool of applicants across many disciplines and institutions, and whose backgrounds match those required to achieve deliverables requested by the hosting organizations. To ensure students deliver high-quality results, PSEG ISS provides training on core sustainability topics, hands-on experience with sustainability skills, guidance in professional development, communication, and team building.

The 2027 program will run from May 24th, 2027 - August 5th, 2027. Stipends of $7,500 are planned for summer 2027. On-campus housing is available at Montclair State University for those who request it. The deadline to submit your application is FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2027 @ 11:59 PM ET. Required application components include:

Submission of the completed online form (linked below!)
3-short answer essay responses
Most recent academic transcript
Clear indication of work authorization in the US
Names and contact information for 3 professional references

The 2027 program will utilize a 100% in-person modality. Please plan to be in-person unless circumstances change.

Note: Seniors who will be graduating before August 2027 are not eligible to participate in the 2027 Green Teams Internship. Students are required to remain at the undergraduate level during the program.

For more information and to see the projects of the past Green Teams, please visit www.montclair.edu/pseg-sustainability-institute/green-teams. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us as GreenTeamsApply@montclair.edu. The application will be open at the link below beginning in early September 2026.

Apply for the 2027 Green Teams Program!

Apply Here!

2027 Green Teams Program Schedule

The Green Teams Program is an eleven-week program running from Monday, May 24th, 2027 - Thursday, August 5th, 2027. During this time period, Green Teams interns MUST be available to work Monday - Thursdays from 9am~6pm, with hours varying from time to time. Friday, May 28th and Friday, June 4th are also mandatory workdays. This is a 40 hour per week program and is NOT compatible with summer classes. See below for an outline of the 2027 program schedule.

Week	Dates	Activity
1	May 24-28	Training and Project Preparation
2	June 1-4	Training, Project Preparation, and Launch Event
3	June 7-10	Project Work and Field Trip
4	June 14-17	Project Work
5	June 21-24	Project Work
6	June 28 - July 1	Project Work
7	July 6 - 8	Project Work
8	July 12-15	Project Work
9	July 19-22	Project Work
10	July 26-29	Project Work and Final Deliverables Due
11	August 2 - 5	Final Presentations and Program End

Where are they now?

Green Teams Program participants have gone on to pursue internship positions, graduate programs, and employment opportunities at various prestigious organizations and institutions. Shown below are some of the most notable next steps for our Green Teams Program alumni.

Internships

Graduate Degree Programs

Permanent Positions

Green Teams FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Green Teams Program?

The Green Teams Program is an 11-week summer sustainability internship program for all majors that is open to undergraduate students studying at a four-year university or community college. The internship typically accepts upper-classmen, and exceptional first-year students.

What would I do as a Green Teams intern?

As a Green Teams intern, you will be placed on a team of five students and assigned to either a corporation, non-profit organization, or a municipality to work on sustainability deliverables during the duration of the program. The first weeks of the program are reserved for training interns before they begin working in their teams on their projects.The remaining weeks will consist of project work and weekly site visits/meetings with your host organization representatives. Beginning in 2022, team-based professional wellness counseling was incorporated into the Green Teams internship model. For one hour each week your team will meet with a counselor to discuss issues, successes, or challenges that your team is navigating.

Is this a paid opportunity?

Yes, this is a paid opportunity with housing support included. For the 2027 Green Teams Program, the student stipend amount is $7500, subject to tax. Housing support is provided for those who wish to live on campus at Montclair State University. Payment for on-campus housing ranges depending on available grant funding.

What does the day to day of a Green Teams intern look like?

No day is exactly the same. Typically the day begins with either a training or professional development until mid-morning. You will be working 35 hours a week with a team of 5 students Monday - Thursday each week. There is a mandatory period of training at the beginning of the program, and after that period you will begin project work for your assigned hosting organization and meet with them once a week either in-person or virtually. Every Thursday is typically another training day where you will receive various additional training alongside your project work. As the program progresses, your focus will shift towards project work entirely, and you will practice weekly presentations about the progress of your team’s work to the entire cohort. At the end of the program you will be presenting a TED-style presentation to the public for approximately 12 minutes.

What host organizations have participated in the program?

We have had over 50 organizations participate throughout the program since 2016. In 2025, we had the following organizations participate and host a Green Team:

Eisai
ThorLabs
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
City of Newark
Township of Montclair
New Jersey Resources - Clean Energy Ventures
Township of Washington
Hazel Avenue Elementary
Kansas State University

What will I gain from participating in this program?

By participating in the Green Teams internship program, you will gain a new perspective on how your major can connect to the field of sustainability, and connect with other sustainability and business professionals. Many of our Green Teams interns credit participating in this program to their academic and career successes.