Description

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Internship Overview 

Our Business Administration teams ensure business operations run smoothly, and continuously find ways to improve processes, drive growth and leverage trends to drive innovation for our various lines of business. Ideal interns are sustainability minded, data-driven. Our business administration teams include Customer Marketing, Communications / Public Relations, Executive, Finance, Operations and People Operations which support all of our lines of business.

Business Analytics interns will support the sales team in expanding the reach of TerraCycles recycling programs through market research. Ideal interns are self-motivated, analytical, and take initiative. Interns will assist the Analytics team in conducting and analyzing market research, supporting prospecting, lead generation and support preparation of presentations and proposals for clients. Analytics Interns will develop a deep understanding of TerraCycles lines of business, and gain experience using various tools and strategies to build a pipeline of potential clients.

Communications/ Public Relations interns are responsible for assisting in external communications activities for the company like public relations, media relations, and writing. Ideal interns are well-versed in short and long-form writing, comfortable writing for broad audiences, and have the ability to align their writing style to TerraCycle's copy. Communications/ PR interns will assist in strategic communications efforts, conduct media outreach, draft press releases and award submissions, build media lists, craft media pitches, compile press coverage reports, and assist in weekly media monitoring. 

Customer Marketing interns will focus on two main areas of TerraCycle’s marketing: paid performance marketing and affiliate marketing. Ideal interns have a keen eye for navigating databases, thrive collaboratively and independently, and approach marketing with a passion for the environment. The customer marketing intern will participate in the outreach, recruitment, and onboarding of publishers for TerraCycles global markets, and assist the team in activities that support ongoing partnership with current publishers. 

Executive interns will support our senior executives by handling a wide range of administrative, analytical, and operational tasks to generate insights that help inform decisions for the wider company. Ideal interns are proactive, dependable, organized and a balanced skill set with high proficiency in writing, analysis, and critical thinking. Interns will be tasked with completing special market research or analytical projects, fulfilling administrative needs for our executive teams, working across departments, completing special projects and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.

Finance interns will assist the team in forecasting, reporting and analyzing TerraCycles budget. Ideal interns will have strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively and accurately communicate findings. Finance interns will develop an understanding of TerraCycles business models and leverage their knowledge to support the financial planning, reporting and analysis process.

Insights interns focus on consumer understanding, and work with customer data to improve operations and processes for our TerraCycle Pick Up program. Insights interns will work tactically with the team to improve operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction for TerraCycle Pick up participants. Ideal interns are able to easily problem solve, communicate effectively with leadership and customers, and are comfortable with assisting with hands-on operational duties. 

Marketing interns will support our Marketing team in their strategic efforts to publicize and gain public interest in our free recycling programs and Zero Waste Boxes. The Marketing team is looking for a creative and data-driven intern who can solve problems creatively, support strategies for growing our lines of business, and display exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Marketing interns will be responsible for copywriting, tracking and analysis, marketing research, and assisting the event team. 

Operations interns oversee business operations and assist in maintaining all internal processes and support the continuous development of the wider company. Ideal interns will be flexible and able to work in different operational capacities of development, technical, and tactical operations with strong attention to detail and efficiency. Interns will work closely with the team to support new process or program implementation, troubleshoot operational issues and support internal logistics. 

People Operations interns help track, manage and improve the life cycle of a TerraCycle employee from prospective candidate to exiting employee. Ideal interns are strategic thinkers who are able to adapt with employee needs, leverage resources to assist the team, and exercise balance between empathy and critical thinking when addressing concerns. The People Operations intern will work closely with the People Operations Associate to support the strategic efforts, administrative needs and daily operations of the People Operations department. The People Operations intern will work dynamically with the larger team, assist with driving our larger strategy, and support a positive team culture. 

Internship Responsibilities

• Support daily company and team operations
• Generate materials, reports and content for your team
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders within the organization
• Own all administrative duties associated with projects and tasks
• Help support opportunities for growth
• Additional projects as assigned

Requirements

Internship Requirements

• Must be able to commit to minimum 16 hours per week
• Must be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week

Internship Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Communications, or related field, preferred
• If enrolled in a college or university, in good academic standing
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint & Excel
• High level of effectiveness in written, oral and digital communication

While TerraCycle's Internships are unpaid, we compensate interns with:

• Educational credits (where applicable)
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
• Free commuter transportation to and from the Trenton Transit Center
• Access to TerraCycle's Learning & Development courses and trainings, including specialized career planning live sessions
• Casual office environment

TerraCycle requires all employees to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have a valid religious or medical reason for being exempt.

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.