COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Energy and Sustainability Intern will support ESRT’s sustainability strategy through data analytics, reporting, and program development. This role assists in creating dashboards and innovative KPIs, managing sustainability data, and coordinating key initiatives related to energy, water, waste, indoor environmental quality, and community and vendor engagement. The intern will collaborate with property management teams and tenants to advance performance from design through ongoing operations, participate in project meetings, and contribute to research, certifications, investor reporting, and other strategic sustainability efforts. Additional projects will be assigned to support the broader goals of the Energy and Sustainability team.
Full-time: 40 hours per week from June 1st, 2026, until August 7th, 2026
Location: Onsite at 111 W 33rd Street, New York, NY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Energy and Sustainability reporting efforts, develop reports, dashboards, and identify innovative sustainability KPIs and metrics to monitor and drive progress
- Support development and tracking of key Energy and Sustainability programs including vendor engagement, community engagement, human capital and training
- Support with property management and tenant engagement for energy, water, waste, IEQ management from design through continuous operation
- Assist the Energy and Sustainability team with data management and analytics
- Attend project meetings with members of the Energy and Sustainability team
- Assist with sustainability initiatives, research and reporting
- Assist with certifications, investor analytics and reporting
- Additional projects as directed
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills
- Self-motivated, driven, organized, and hard working
- Integrity and a commitment to excellence
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 is preferred
- An undergraduate program related to engineering or environmental science is preferred
- Certification related to sustainability reporting such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), LEED Green Associate is preferred .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
- Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
- Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
- Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
- Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
- Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
- Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
- Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through
WELL-BEING
- 40-hour work week, paid at a rate of $22.50 p/h
- A challenging, exciting, and meaningful 10-week experience
- Networking opportunities to get to know fellow interns and key leaders throughout ESRT
- An individual project to be presented to executive leadership
- Company sponsored lunches with leadership and outings
- Tour of the Empire State Building Observatory
- Summer Friday Early Release
$22.50 - $22.50 an hour
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and/or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
