Intern - Program Operations - Sustainability

AHRI • Internship • Arlington, Virginia • 4w ago

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.

AHRI’s internship program is approximately 8 weeks long, beginning in early June. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to professional projects and in turn, develop their skills in problem solving, research, and communication while working in a team-oriented environment. This internship is based in our main office in Arlington, VA. Join us and see how AHRI strives to Make Life Better.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern for our Program Operations Team! The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Environmental preferred.

Your internship experience will include:

Support the development of Product Category Rules for the AHRI Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) program, by analyzing life cycle assessment results, product information, and existing standards to create draft calculations and language.
Develop calculations to estimate life cycle energy use of various types of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment.
Develop or improve documentation (forms, checklists, flowcharts, etc.) for processes within the AHRI EPD Program.

Qualifications: Actively pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university. Consideration will be given to recent graduates (no more than 6 months since graduation date).

Skills: Microsoft Office skills.

Compensation: This is a part-time paid internship at $20/hour, up to 28 hours/week.

AHRI does not offer any housing assistance; if you are applying from out-of-state and have any questions about housing, please contact Nicole Rich at [email protected].

Application deadline: applications must be received by March 13, 2026. To apply, please visit our website. A full application includes a cover letter, resume, 1 letter of recommendation, and a school transcript. Please consolidate documents into 1 PDF file.

AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.

This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.