Spring 2027 Intern - MBA Sustainability
About The Position
The sustainability graduate internship offers a unique opportunity for those who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios and immerse themselves in the field of corporate sustainability. The internship is structured to provide a blend of research, analysis, and practical application, focusing on sustainability best practices and reporting frameworks. The sustainability graduate intern will collaborate directly with the Director of Global Sustainability and work alongside cross-functional subject matter experts from across the company. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, excellent research and writing skills, and has experience connecting initiatives to drive company value. They will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment so must be a proactive collaborator and communicator who is able to grasp ideas quickly.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a master's degree program with a focus on Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to research, analyze, and succinctly report qualitative and quantitative results
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and third-party investor ratings (e.g., GRI, SASB, CSRD, ISSB, CDP, ISS, MSCI, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics, etc.)
- Exposure to Workiva sustainability management platform
- Experience utilizing AI to automate work tasks including to support research analysis and writing effective prompts to generate desired outputs.
- Strong interest in corporate sustainability
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on sustainability best practices and industry trends, as well as emerging sustainability reporting frameworks (voluntary and required) to inform Workiva’s non-financial disclosure strategy
- Support the development of sustainability reporting and disclosures
- Prepare reports and presentations on sustainability performance and progress
- Collect and analyze sustainability-related data
- Contribute to the development of communication materials to enhance Workiva’s sustainability narrative
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to finance, legal, internal audit, communications, and marketing, to support the goal of positioning Workiva as a global leader in sustainability management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Salary range in the US: $35.00 - $35.00
- 401(k) participation and match
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
