About the role#
Arcwood Environmental offers a 12-week internship program for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability strategy. You will work with the Communications and Sustainability team to support environmental initiatives, data collection, and project coordination. This role provides exposure to sustainability frameworks and regulatory compliance within a growing organization.
What you'll do#
- Prioritize health and safety by following all company policies and safe practices.
- Support sustainability strategy through research on climate, resource management, circularity, and regulatory compliance.
- Compile data and documentation to respond to stakeholder information requests.
- Maintain clear documentation, audit trails, and supporting files.
- Collect, validate, and organize environmental data including GHG, waste, energy, and water usage.
- Develop tools or communication materials to promote sustainability efforts.
- Help translate long-term sustainability goals into actionable tasks.
- Gather data and stories of impact from various sites.
- Conduct benchmarking research and identify potential process improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time college student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related science or engineering field.
- Overall GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in your major.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Note: A post-offer drug screen and background check are required.
About Arcwood Environmental
Arcwood Environmental provides environmental services including hazardous waste management, fuel blending, and wastewater treatment. The company works with Fortune 500 companies and local enterprises to address industrial waste issues. Founded in 1970, it maintains headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm employs 1,059 people across multiple locations.
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