Intern, Sustainability (June 2026)

About the role#

The Sustainability team is seeking a graduate student to contribute to key initiatives that advance the company's sustainability strategy across its real estate and healthcare portfolio. This role offers exposure to both strategy and execution, providing insight into how sustainability principles drive long-term value creation. You will collaborate with team members and partners to support environmental goals, strengthen data analytics, and communicate company impact.

What you'll do#

• Support sustainability strategy initiatives, including tracking and analyzing environmental metrics such as energy, emissions, waste, and water across the real estate portfolio.
• Evaluate new technologies and products designed to improve efficiency or reduce emissions.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for external sustainability reporting and disclosures, such as GRESB, Corporate Sustainability Report, and TCFD, as well as internal presentations for senior leadership.
• Conduct research on evolving sustainability frameworks, regulations, and best practices relevant to real estate and healthcare.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability priorities into operations, investments, and property management practices.

What you'll need#

• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) with a concentration in Sustainability, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Management, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of prior full-time professional experience in a relevant function such as corporate sustainability, consulting, finance, real estate, or operations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with sustainability or data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical or analytical insights for business audiences.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Location & details#

• Location: Chicago, Illinois.
• Term: Summer 2026 (Full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks).
• Modality: Hybrid (3 days in-office).
• Compensation: $35.00 per hour.
• Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.