Sustainability Intern

About the role

Schupan Sustainability is a leading event recycling and sustainability company, providing solutions to live events across Michigan, the Midwest and the country. We support our live event clients in diverting more than 3,200 tons of material from the landfill since 2008, mitigating over 5,600 metric tons of carbon emissions and reaching over 30 million people through our engagement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support waste reduction programs at Live Events from May 2025 – August 2025.
• Introductory knowledge of how the recycling industry operates with specific areas of interest including waste diversion, carbon and climate impact.
• On-site experience at live events to execute event recycling programming.
• Collaborative work environment to manage customer accounts, business operations and creating waste reduction strategies for clients.
• Communication skills working across teams at Schupan and within customer relations.
• Collaborative work experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs all job duties in a friendly, courteous manner and adheres to all safety requirements.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic students and recent graduates.
• An interest in recycling, sustainability, composting and zero waste solutions.
• Not afraid to get a little dirty, work hard, collaborate amongst a team of like-minded individuals and provide exceptional customer service.
• Part-time and based on event schedules with hours varying based on business needs.
• Continued learning experiences will be crafted per individual to ensure educational requirements and professional interests are met.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of how the recycling industry operates with specific areas of interest including waste diversion, carbon and climate impact.
• Collaborative work experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicates effectively across teams at Schupan and within customer relations.
• Works in a collaborative work environment managing customer accounts, business operations and creating waste reduction strategies for clients.
• Performs all job duties in a friendly, courteous manner and adheres to all safety requirements.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.