The Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Intern will assist in the preparation, configuration, and implementation of a company-wide environmental sustainability program. The Student will engage directly with the Director of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability. This unique opportunity will help lead Butterball to a more sustainable future.

About the Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Internship

Butterball takes great pride in its environmental affairs record and its efforts to be a good steward of the environment.

Butterball facilities track monthly sustainability performance in the areas of waste, recycling, and utility usage (gas, electricity, and water). We have done a full accounting of our Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventory, with plans to set science-based targets in 2024.

This 10-12 week internship will work directly with the Butterball professionals 35-40 hours a week leading the charge to support our environmental and sustainability programs. You will support the continued implementation of a new state-of-the-art tracking system of our company’s emissions, improve processes, standardize data, and play a critical role in helping Butterball make a lasting and positive impact to its employees and the environment.

Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

Assist with the transition of sustainability information from current state to a third-party hosted platform.
Attend weekly virtual status update meetings and provide documentation to the Director, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability.
Assist our subject matter experts with the collection of sustainability documentation and reports necessary for solution designs.
Review prototypes and prepare team member feedback to the third-party platform.
Participate in system reviews to ensure proper functionality.
Assist with ensuring an effective change management process is in place.
Coordinate implementations and training with the system administrator and internal stakeholders across multiple facilities.
Additional projects may be assigned based on company initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, or preferably pursuing a degree in Environmental or Sustainability related discipline.
Previous work experience, having had part or full-time employment, internships, or other co-op projects.
Strong project management skills (planning, scheduling, coordination, requirements gathering, problem-solving, etc.) and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with all levels of leadership.
Must have ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a background check, drug screen and pre-employment physical.

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