Sustainability & ESG Intern

Columbia Bank • Vancouver, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This intern will report to the Sustainability & ESG Team. In this role, you will support Columbia Bank’s sustainability efforts with one of three projects, which will be determined by intern’s strengths and the program's priorities. Potential projects include calculating GHG emissions, proposing a “green” product or service, or designing a waste reduction program. Your objective will be to calculate Columbia Bank's 2025 Scope 3 Category 15 Emissions, present a competitive assessment of potential "green" finance products, and/or establish a waste optimization pilot program for 3-5 branches.

Requirements

• You’re an undergraduate student aiming to graduate in spring 2026/2027 or a recent graduate within the last year.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week), fully onsite, for 10 weeks starting in June.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Environmental Studies, Data Science, and/or Business with a focus on ESG or Sustainability

Responsibilities

• Calculating GHG emissions
• Proposing a “green” product or service
• Designing a waste reduction program
• Calculate Columbia Bank's 2025 Scope 3 Category 15 Emissions
• Present a competitive assessment of potential "green" finance products
• Establish a waste optimization pilot program for 3-5 branches

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.
• We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
• Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed