Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team.
(Corporate Responsibilities Human Resources) Department Intern – Summer 2026
Summary: We’re looking for a curious, energetic, and purpose-driven intern to support our Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy and help drive positive change across our company. This is an immersive internship experience where you’ll support multiple corporate departments and manufacturing plants. If you’re excited by impact and love connecting dots across teams, this role is for you. You’ll report to the CR Manager and collaborate closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Employee Engagement partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support zero-waste initiatives including developing our zero-waste playbook and reviewing waste data to identify operational improvement opportunities
- Support the Green Team and employee culture efforts through the creation of onboarding materials, planning sustainability or social impact–focused events, and pulse surveys
- Help coordinate employee culture and community-focused initiatives such as Habitat for Humanity and B Local CT events
- Support B Corp–related work, including reviewing updated standards, identifying improvement opportunities, and mapping how departments contribute to impact goals
- Conduct benchmarking research on peer companies and competitors related to sustainability reporting and corporate storytelling
- Support recruiting and onboarding efforts by reviewing job postings, benchmarking careers pages, and coordinating interviews
Learning Opportunities
- Exposure to how corporate sustainability is integrated into day-to-day business and manufacturing operations
- Hands-on experience with CR, HR, operations, collaborating to drive impact
- Experience with tracking, analyzing, and celebrating meaningful progress across environmental and social initiatives
- Practical skills in research, communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications
- Rising Junior or Rising Senior currently enrolled in college
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Passion for sustainability, employee engagement, and organizational culture
- Curious, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
