Environmental Sustainability Intern – Summer 2026

• Operational & Strategic Support: Work closely with Cox Conserves and other cross-functional groups to support enterprise-wide conservation efforts and strategic programmatic development across carbon, water, waste and biodiversity
• Data Collection & Analysis: Support the collection and analysis of sustainability data for Cox locations across our multiple divisions
• Secondary Research: Conduct secondary research and summarize findings on how rapidly growing organizations effectively integrate new growth businesses into corporate sustainability strategy
• Other Duties: The intern may have other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Passion for environmental sustainability and resource conservation
  • Understanding of organizational sustainability practices
  • Familiarity with sustainability management principles
• Preferred:
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
  • experience with Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and geospatial software
  • LEED, ISSP, or similar certifications

Key Skills

• Good operational and project management abilities
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Working Conditions

• This role may require up to 5-15% travel to various business locations and external engagements.

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!
Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
USD 21.49 – 32.26 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 – $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.