Environment and Sustainability Intern

Job Description:

Introduction

Our work at IBM Global Real Estate directly supports research, manufacturing, and development and ensuring that our operations as a global company are environmentally responsible and meet our corporate sustainability goals. Global Real Estate operations create a modern infrastructure where IBM's greatest innovations can happen.

Your role and responsibilities

As an intern, you will contribute to core environmental programs including chemical management, air emissions, water treatment and conservation, and waste management. Specific role and responsibilities will be dependent on the applicant's skills and interests, but the intern will be exposed to all aspects of environment and sustainability programs and gain an in-depth understanding of the business and what makes it work. All applicants should be:
* Excited about environmental program management and sustainability
* Be a hard worker with a growth mindset
* Enjoy researching new areas in-depth and solving technical problems
* Be a strong communicator and collaborator, be organized
* Looking to grow their skills and career in the environmental sector

Required education
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Pursuing a degree in chemistry, environmental engineering/science, or a related field
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint
* Good quantitative and data analysis skills
* Organized and strong communication skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Knowledge or experience with environmental regulation and compliance
* At least two semesters of college-level chemistry