Sustainability Intern
About The Position
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America's largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office! Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Supply Chain or related field.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Responsibilities
- Supporting key stewardship focus areas at Gordon Food Service, such as assessing and reducing environmental impact and minimizing food waste through strategic food donation initiatives and landfill diversion alternatives.
- Supporting data collection, aggregation, and analysis—including tracking energy usage, waste metrics, and food donation summaries.
- Actively drive internal awareness and team engagement in core stewardship initiatives.
- Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
- Engaging in our mentorship program
- Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
- Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts
- Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more
- Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact
Benefits
- Paid Weekly
- Flex Hours
- Gordon Food Service Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
