NIKE, Inc. Global Sustainability Graduate Internship

Nike•Beaverton, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In a world being reshaped by climate change, Nike is relentlessly innovating at scale to help all athletes perform at their best. We recognize that sustainability is not a compromise – it’s a competitive advantage – and the future of sport depends on the future of our planet. Across our entire value chain, we drive continuous improvement in how we design, make and deliver products to help reduce emissions and eliminate waste. We work across industries and continents to conserve water resources and develop cleaner chemistries that help minimize environmental impact. We take action every day as only NIKE can to move the world forward through sport and help every athlete thrive. We do this by driving our enterprise mandate for sustainability and compliance across climate and environment, people and human rights, foundational expectations, marketplace and supply chain. If you have a body, you are an athlete. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sustainability and Nike and who will leave a lasting impact on our Global Sustainability team. As an Intern, you will work in one of the following areas: Climate & Environment Engagement Geo Sustainability Marketplace Sustainability People & Human Rights Supply Chain Compliance Sustainability Compliance & Reporting WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: In the role of a Nike Global Sustainability Graduate Intern, you will work with teams Globally across Nike to embed sustainability into business, manufacturing, operations, and marketplace initiatives. As a Global Sustainability Intern, you will lead one or more projects that will require you to work across a range of stakeholders, exercise and showcase critical and strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver insights that will move the business forward. Previous Intern project examples include: Develop a strategy for how Nike could incorporate carbon offsets in its enterprise climate strategy. Research and create a playbook on how Nike should elevate its sustainability presence at key running races. Develop a strategy to enhance sustainability efforts at North America distribution centers. This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video

Requirements

Enrolled in a Business (MBA) and/or Environmental Science graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028
Background in Social and Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Textiles, Finance, or Retail preferred
At least 2 years of work experience required
1 page Resume submission (PDF) and 1 page Cover Letter required for consideration (PDF). Please upload and submit as a single combined PDF file.

Nice To Haves

General sustainability skills/knowledge strongly preferred, including experience in corporate responsibility, climate, natural resources, circularity, people and human rights and/or other related topics
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams in a highly matrixed organization
Strong project management, problem structuring and solving skills
Self-starter that is comfortable with ambiguity and has a bias for action
Ability to decipher themes, make decisions, and tell stories from large datasets
Experience presenting to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Have an inquisitive, growth-focused and process-oriented mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clearly demonstrated passion for sustainability and Nike

Responsibilities

Work with teams Globally across Nike to embed sustainability into business, manufacturing, operations, and marketplace initiatives.
Lead one or more projects that will require you to work across a range of stakeholders, exercise and showcase critical and strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver insights that will move the business forward.