Cox Enterprises is hiring an Water, Nature & Energy Intern to join our team! The Water, Nature & Energy Intern will work closely with Cox Conserves team members and others across the organization to support enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. The intern will assist with executing Cox’s multifaceted sustainability strategy, including working with internal and external partners to develop and implement projects that reduce the overall environmental impact of our operations, facilitating data collection and analysis efforts for enterprise and business unit reporting, and researching scalable sustainability management practices for complex organizations experiencing rapid new growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Strategic Support: Work closely with Cox Conserves and other cross-functional groups to support enterprise-wide conservation efforts and strategic programmatic development across carbon, water, waste and biodiversity
Data Collection & Analysis: Support the collection and analysis of sustainability data for Cox locations across our multiple divisions
Secondary Research: Conduct secondary research and summarize findings on how rapidly growing organizations effectively integrate new growth businesses into corporate sustainability strategy
Other Duties: The intern may have other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
Passion for environmental sustainability and resource conservation
Understanding of organizational sustainability practices
Familiarity with sustainability management principles
Preferred:
Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
Experience with Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and geospatial software
LEED, ISSP, or similar certifications
Key Skills
Good operational and project management abilities
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Working Conditions
This role may require up to 5-15% travel to various business locations and external engagements.
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Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
