About the role#
As a Global Sustainability Graduate Intern, you will work across Nike teams to embed sustainability into business, manufacturing, operations, and marketplace initiatives. You will lead one or more projects that require cross-functional stakeholder engagement. This role involves exercising critical and strategic thinking to deliver insights that move the business forward.
What you'll do#
- Lead projects that require working with various stakeholders across the organization.
- Apply strategic thinking to solve complex problems.
- Deliver actionable insights to support business objectives.
- Integrate sustainability principles into manufacturing, operations, and marketplace initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Business (MBA) or Environmental Science graduate program.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
- At least 2 years of work experience.
- A background in areas such as social and environmental sustainability, operations, supply chain, analytics, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, textiles, finance, or retail.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage projects in a large organization.
- Experience presenting to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
- Strong skills in data analysis and storytelling.
- Submission of a 1-page resume and a 1-page cover letter as a single PDF.
Location & details#
- This is a 10-week paid internship.
- The role is based on-site at the Philip H. Knight campus in Beaverton, Oregon.
- Relocation assistance is provided.
- Employment is full-time.
About Nike
Nike designs and sells athletic footwear, apparel, and sports equipment. Founded in 1964, the company is based in Beaverton, Oregon. It operates as a public company with over 100,000 employees. The business focuses on digital, merchandising, and product innovation within the retail sector.
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