Sustainability Intern

Ark Ell Springs • Valencia, CA

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About The Position

At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products. The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You'll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people's lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing. We at Leggett & Platt are searching for a Sustainability Intern to help support our Business Support Services team. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it's sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, 'we're the biggest company no one has ever heard of.' We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it's the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

Requirements

• On track to graduate with a 4-year or graduate degree, preferably in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Great analytical skills.
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sustainability experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile and review data from multiple business units on a variety of sustainability topics such as energy, water, and waste usage.
• Support our greenhouse gas emissions inventory team with producing inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol.
• Provide support to our global network of manufacturing locations to share environmental stewardship best practices.
• Develop and maintain a Sustainability Handbook that can be used globally to further promote and enhance our ESG efforts.
• Assist with various ESG reporting processes, including supporting various regulatory and compliance activities for active and pending regulations within this space.
• Support alignment to global sustainability and ESG frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UN SDG's.
• Provide support to develop an energy policy, energy baselines and benchmarking, and energy management scorecards for manufacturing locations.
• Engage in a variety of sustainably focused projects to further strengthen and mature our processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree