Sustainability Partnerships Intern: 2026

Job Description:

Introduction

We're looking for a motivated college student to join the Chief Sustainability Office as a Sustainability Partnerships Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore how strategic partnerships accelerate sustainability innovation and business growth - leveraging IBM's technologies, ecosystem business partnerships, and thought leadership.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Sustainability Partnerships Intern, you will:

* Support partnership development by researching potential collaborators across technology, industry and sustainability ecosystems.
* Analyze market trends and emerging technologies (AI, quantum, hybrid cloud) to identify opportunities where sustainability can drive business value.
* Assist in creating partner engagement materials, including presentations, briefs, and POVs that showcase IBM's innovation.
* Collaborate on strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability into IBM's offerings and client solutions, focusing on innovation and impact.
* Leverage IBM platforms to generate insights that strengthen partnership proposals and joint value propositions.
* Participate in cross-functional meetings and external forums to support partnerships that can shape industry transformation and demonstrate sustainability leadership.

Required education
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related field).
* Strong research, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
* Interest in sustainability as a driver of innovation and business growth.
* Curiosity about emerging technologies (AI, quantum, etc.) and their role in solving global challenges.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
* Highly organized with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn