Sustainability Intern

U-Haul • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

U-Haul Corporate Sustainability is seeking an intern to assist with research, communication, and data-processing duties. The role requires organization, strong time-management skills, attention to detail, accurate handling of large amounts of data, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication with U-Haul field teams and outside vendors. The intern may contribute to projects involving energy, water, and waste conservation; energy benchmarking; sustainability communications; grant data; vendor bids; completed-project follow-up; and research supporting U-Haul’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Scientist. The position is located at 20 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, and is listed for 20–25 hours per week. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program involving sustainability, marketing/communication, environmental or civil engineering, economics, statistics, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking ability and a creative mindset, including the ability to spark interest in broad and detailed information about sustainability in business.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Excellent research and data-analysis skills, with interest in quantitative analysis supporting highly visible work.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee projects related to energy, water, and waste conservation within the U-Haul system.
• Assist with energy benchmarking submissions using Energy Star Portfolio Manager or other reporting platforms.
• Communicate U-Haul Company’s sustainability history, initiatives, and achievements through awareness measures, procedures, event planning, articles, presentations, and online content updates.
• Update and process Sustainability Grant data.
• Collect data from winning vendor bids and enter it into Excel and/or the Grant Tool.
• Follow up with grant requestors about completed projects to gather information.
• Research transportation, energy, construction, and urban-planning topics to support the U-Haul Chief Sustainability Officer and Scientist.
• Communicate with U-Haul field teams and outside vendors.

What This Job Offers

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