Environmental & Sustainability Intern, Summer 2026

Dee Zee • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Dee Zee, Inc. is seeking a motivated Environmental & Sustainability Intern to support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives that advance our compliance objectives and ESG goals. This internship offers hands-on experience with ISO 14001 systems, sustainability reporting, and environmental projects in a real-world manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with databases or reporting platforms a plus.
• Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, or ESG reporting.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and variable temperatures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining Dee Zee’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Support environmental reporting through data collection and documentation.
• Help prepare information for sustainability reporting platforms (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, MFG 2030).
• Contribute to the development of Dee Zee’s Corporate Sustainability Report.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that promote environmental stewardship.
• Support internal audits and compliance documentation.
• Gain exposure to EHS activities, including inspections and incident investigations, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees