Intern, Sustainability (June 2026)

Ventas•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. The Corporate Sustainability team embeds environmental, social, and governance principles into investment and operating decisions. The team advances efficiency, transparency, and progress toward sustainability goals, helping create long-term value for investors and communities. About the Role The Sustainability team is seeking a student pursuing a graduate degree focused on sustainability, environmental management, responsible investing, or another area connected to sustainability. This individual will bring prior professional experience and a fresh academic perspective to apply their learning in a practical, hands-on way - joining the team for the summer to contribute to key initiatives that advance Ventas’s sustainability strategy across its real estate and healthcare portfolio. As a Summer Intern on the Sustainability team, you will collaborate with team members and partners across the business to drive progress on projects that support Ventas’s environmental goals, strengthen its reporting and data analytics capabilities, and help communicate the company’s impact. The role provides exposure to both strategy and execution, offering valuable insight into how Ventas’s sustainability principles drive long-term value creation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) with a concentration in Sustainability, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Management, or related fields.
3-5 years of prior full-time professional experience in a relevant function such as corporate sustainability, consulting, finance, real estate, or operations.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with sustainability or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical or analytical insights for business audiences.
Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive - able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Must be available to work full-time in Chicago for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer 2026.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

experience with sustainability or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.

Responsibilities

Support sustainability strategy initiatives, including tracking and analyzing environmental metrics such as energy, emissions, waste, and water across Ventas’s diverse real estate portfolio.
Evaluate new technologies and products that could improve efficiency or reduce emissions
Assist in the preparation of materials for external sustainability reporting and disclosures (e.g., GRESB, Corporate Sustainability Report, TCFD) and internal presentations to senior leadership.
Conduct research on evolving sustainability frameworks, regulations, and best practices relevant to real estate and healthcare.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability priorities into operations, investments, and property management practices.
Contribute to communications and storytelling initiatives highlighting Ventas’s sustainability commitments and impact.
Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses that support the company’s long-term sustainability objectives.