Sustainability Summer Intern - Grand Canyon South Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Support team in Grand Canyon National Park! Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality. We’re hiring a Sustainability Summer Intern to Live. Work. Explore. this season! Job Summary: Assists with and helps coordinate multiple sustainability and environmental programs related to environmental compliance, environmental stewardship, and NPS contractual requirements.

Requirements

Student or recent graduate in a Bachelors’ degree program in sustainability, environmental science or related field
Must have a valid drivers’ license.
Ability to drive (or learn to drive) a box truck for transporting waste diversion containers.
Ability to positively interact with a wide variety of personalities.
Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office and/or similar applications.
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Constantly: Stand, walk, sit, handle.
Frequently: Reach outward/above, lift/carry up to 50lbs.
Occasionally: Hike, climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend, lift/carry over 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs.

Nice To Haves

Interest in hiking within the Canyon is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing for and developing sustainable business strategies and new environmental programs for Xanterra including program development pertaining to Xanterra’s concession contract with the National Park Service.
Oversee all waste diversion programs implemented at Xanterra operations: Compost collection in all kitchens and bin transport, Operation Shrively Apples, Recycling supersacks, as needed, E-Waste recycling, Cardboard recycling, if implemented.
Oversee data collection and analysis related to the above waste diversion programs.
Assist with design and performance of required annual July Waste Audit.
Research requirements and tabulate points for 2027 Green Restaurant Association re-certification for El Tovar, AZ Steakhouse, and Harvey House Café.
Review and become familiar with Xanterra’s ISO 14001 EMS programs.
Assist as requested with training of new staff in all departments where the Waste Diversion programs are implemented (includes but not limited to Food & Beverage kitchen staff and managers, Lodging housekeeping staff and managers, Porter staff and managers).
Assist as requested with Sustainability internal inspections of all operations including Phantom Ranch for compliance with ISO 14001 programs.
Develop and maintain a positive and productive relationship with the Xanterra department directors, managers, and staff.
Attend any Green Team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.