Sustainability Program Intern

PALMS SOUTH BEACH INC•Miami Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Program Intern will provide administrative support to The Palms Hotel & Spa’s sustainability program, with a primary focus on data collection, documentation, organization, analysis, and reporting. The intern will assist with collecting and maintaining information related to the hotel’s environmental programs, sustainability initiatives, certifications, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Data Analysis, or a related field.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets and numerical information.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Interest in sustainability and environmental programs.
Accuracy and completeness of sustainability data and documentation are essential to the successful completion of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Data Collection
Data Organization
Basic Data Analysis
Documentation
Microsoft Excel
Research
Reporting
Organization
Communication
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Collect sustainability data from various hotel departments.
Organize information in spreadsheets and tracking documents.
Assist with tracking energy, water, waste, recycling, composting, purchasing, and other sustainability activities.
Review information for accuracy and completeness.
Follow up with departments when information is missing or incomplete.
Maintain organized electronic and physical sustainability records.
Review and analyze collected sustainability data.
Compare current and previous data when applicable.
Identify trends, discrepancies, or missing information.
Prepare spreadsheets, summaries, charts, and basic reports.
Assist with preparing information for management review.
Assist with maintaining information for the hotel’s Sustainability Management Plan and Greenview tracking.
Organize supporting documentation for sustainability certifications, assessments, and audits.
Help identify documentation gaps and improve recordkeeping.
Assist with sustainability research and assigned projects.
Communicate with hotel departments to collect required information.
Follow up on outstanding documentation or data.
Maintain professional and organized communication.
Complete a Sustainability Data & Documentation Project, which may include: Reviewing existing sustainability records. Collecting and organizing environmental data. Identifying missing or inconsistent information. Reviewing selected sustainability metrics. Improving tracking spreadsheets or forms. Preparing a summary of findings and recommendations.
At the end of the internship, provide a final summary of work completed, findings, and recommendations.