What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Intern position at hydritechemicalco?
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay
- Professional development workshops & training
- In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
- Hands-on project experience with real business impact
- Paid volunteer time
- Company-sponsored events and activities
- Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
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SUSTAINABILITY INTERN - SUMMER 2027
The primary purpose of this position is to support Hydrite's sustainability and strategic initiatives by analyzing environmental performance data, developing sustainability communications and reporting, researching improvement opportunities, supporting grant and incentive programs, and helping advance projects that create environmental, operational, and business value.
As a Sustainability Intern, primary responsibilities include:
- Manage timely collection of, maintenance, and automation of accurate data on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste performance.
- Assist in preparing sustainability reporting content aligned with reporting standards, various platforms and customer-specific initiatives by collecting data, developing content, and creating visual summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support development of business cases for sustainability projects, including financial analysis, utility incentives, grant applications, and return-on-investment evaluations.
- Research industry trends, sustainability best practices, emerging technologies, alternative funding sources, and peer benchmarking opportunities to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support resource (i.e. energy and water) efficiency initiatives by analyzing system performance and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
- Work cross-functionally, specifically with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams, as necessary to support the program.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Sustainability & Strategic Initiatives Manager.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred (Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental)
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Good presentation skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking with interns, co-ops, and leaders across Hydrite.
- Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
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