Sustainability Intern

Berkshire Group, LLC • Boston, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Berkshire Residential Investments is hiring a Sustainability Intern for its 12-week Summer Internship Program. The intern will assist with the day-to-day operation of the Berkshire THRIVE Sustainability initiative and support sustainability education, marketing, reporting, analysis, research, and internal projects. The role includes analyzing sustainability performance data, researching emerging trends and technologies, and contributing to work involving due diligence, performance monitoring, climate risk and resilience, renewable energy, carbon reduction, education, risk management, compliance, and marketing.

The internship includes mentorship, panel discussions with functional leaders, meetings with senior leaders, property tours, a volunteering event, and a final project presentation to Berkshire’s Senior Leadership Team. The position is in person from June to mid-August, approximately 12 weeks, with a schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Berkshire Residential Investments describes itself as a people-first real estate investment company that values individual skills and perspectives, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment practices.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or Business, with a specialization in sustainability, environmental science, or sustainable investing.
• Anticipated graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
• Passion for improving the sustainability of the built environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or similar programs.
• Available to work in person from June to mid-August, approximately 12 weeks, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Ability to present findings to senior leadership.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
• Objective thinking skills.
• Aptitude for learning and comfort working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate and work with different departments throughout Berkshire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Berkshire THRIVE Sustainability initiative.
• Develop written and presentation materials for sustainability education, marketing initiatives, and reporting activities.
• Analyze sustainability performance data, including building- and fund-level utility performance, greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk, green certification status, health and wellness metrics, and efficiency project tracking.
• Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends and technologies.
• Support internal sustainability projects and protocols related to due diligence, sustainability performance monitoring, climate risk and resilience, renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies and technologies, education, risk management, compliance, and marketing.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation to Berkshire’s Senior Leadership Team at the end of the summer, summarizing a project or key task, internship insights, and recommended process enhancements.

Benefits

• Mentorship from a dedicated mentor, including guidance, feedback, and support.
• In-depth panel discussions with functional leaders.
• Meet-and-greet opportunities with senior leadership.
• Guided property tours of key portfolio assets.
• A volunteering event with fellow interns and the Berkshire team.
• Hands-on project experience and opportunities to develop a professional network.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern