Sustainability Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Sustainability Intern will join the New York Power Authority’s Sustainability Team, which advances environmental stewardship and sustainable practices within NYPA, for its customers, and in communities. The internship focuses on improving NYPA’s circular economy sustainability practices. Potential areas include supply chain sustainability, supplier engagement, sustainable procurement compliance, waste diversion, composting program expansion, and employee engagement initiatives and events. The paid Summer Developmental Internship runs for 10 weeks, from June 8 to August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. The internship is intended for current college or university students; recent graduates are not eligible. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States throughout the internship.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 to August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of programs.
Work on other projects as assigned, varying by focus area.
Potentially support supplier engagement, sustainable procurement compliance, waste diversion efforts, composting program expansion, and employee engagement initiatives and events.