Impact Intern

Inspire Brands • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Impact Intern position at Inspire Brands offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in corporate sustainability. Interns will engage in meaningful research and trend analysis while developing proposals and deploying sustainability programs. This internship aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in sustainability within a major restaurant brand.

Requirements

• Preferred - Junior working toward bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, sustainable business, supply chain management or other related disciplines
• Has career or coursework experience with at least one of the following topics: energy efficiency, food waste, responsible sourcing, emissions reduction, corporate social responsibility, environmental law or policy
• Understands carbon accounting principles and GHG emissions reporting frameworks
• Can assess sustainability projects through a business case lens, including quantifying the benefits, risks, and return on investment
• Can efficiently analyze and summarize large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data
• Follows their curiosity with an eagerness to learn—when researching a topic, they don't stop at the first answer, but ask themselves “why,” “how,” to understand the full picture
• Describes themself as: detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze sustainability reports and commitments from peer companies
• Monitor internal sustainability performance data, including GHG emissions, energy or water consumption, and food waste donations, and propose intervention projects
• Actively participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the collaboration between Impact and Supply Chain, Operations, Government Affairs and other Inspire teams
• Track ESG regulation and draft briefings on changes or updates
• Communicate research learnings or recommendations to internal team members via email, virtual meetings, or in-person presentations (with support from Manager)
• Provide flexible assistance to support current Impact tasks or projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees