About the role#
As a Sustainability Intern at Berkshire, you will join our National Real Estate Services department for a 12-week program during the summer of 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in real estate investment through project work and direct engagement with our sustainability initiatives. You will work on-site at our Boston headquarters, receive mentorship, participate in leadership panels, and tour properties within our portfolio. The internship concludes with a presentation of your work to our senior leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Support the daily operations of the Berkshire THRIVE Sustainability initiative.
- Create written and presentation materials for sustainability education, marketing, and reporting.
- Analyze data related to utility performance, greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk, green certifications, and health metrics.
- Research new sustainability trends and technologies.
- Assist with internal protocols for due diligence, carbon reduction strategies, renewable energy, and compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or Business, with a focus on sustainability or environmental science.
- An anticipated graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively across different departments.
- Clear written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present findings to senior leaders.
- A genuine interest in improving the sustainability of the built environment.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site at our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The term runs for approximately 12 weeks from June through mid-August 2027.
- Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
About Berkshire
Berkshire is an investment management firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1966, the company focuses on U.S. residential real estate. It manages over 33 billion dollars in assets for institutional investors. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and operates as a privately held organization.
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