Intern

About the Role

The Environmental Sustainability Intern will support site-level sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives focused on water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and document management. This role provides hands-on experience with industrial environmental programs and offers the opportunity to lead targeted improvement projects that advance our sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Water Conservation
• Conduct water walks to inspect facilities for leaks, losses, and high-risk use points.
• Document findings and assist in prioritizing corrective actions to reduce water waste.
• Waste Reduction & Recycling
• Perform waste and recycling audits (“waste walks”) to evaluate current practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the landfill-free initiative by improving lineside recycling systems and labeling for ease of use and compliance.
• Track waste diversion metrics and assist in updating recycling and landfill-free reporting.
• Energy & Sustainability Projects
• Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability improvement opportunities across the facility.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and tracking of waste heat recovery projects, including data collection, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Monitor project milestones and support reporting on energy savings, greenhouse gas reductions, and project outcomes.
• Document Management
• Review existing environmental records to determine which files are legally required to maintain in physical form.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive log of legally retained documents and environmental records.
• Collaborate with Iron Mountain or other service providers to digitally archive non-required files, supporting the site's transition to a paper-light system.
• Maintain environmental management system documentation and support document control activities to ensure records remain accurate, current, and compliant.
• Assist with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, including SDS data entry, updates, organization of chemical inventories, and verification of document availability and accuracy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours before the internship starts and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in hands-on environmental and industrial process improvement work.

What’s in it for you?

By The End Of The Internship, The Student Will:

• Gain practical experience conducting environmental audits and assessments.
• Understand industrial waste, recycling, and water management systems.
• Develop skills in sustainability project management, including waste heat recovery and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Learn environmental document retention, SDS management, and document control procedures.
• Contribute directly to the organization's sustainability, energy reduction, and landfill-free goals.

Compensation

• Hourly range: $17.00 - $46.00
• Rate determined by geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study.
• Housing assistance, when applicable.
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization.
• Training and personal development.