Sustainability Intern - Fall 2026

About the role

Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a part-time Sustainability Intern to support the planning, coordination, and advancement of sustainability and social impact initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Sustainability Project Coordinator to support and advance strategic sustainability initiatives across the organization.
• Build relationships with departments across the organization to identify opportunities for collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a proactive liaison between teams, helping move projects forward and ensuring stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and accountable.
• Cook up meetings, communications, and follow-up actions to support cross-functional sustainability initiatives.
• Support projects in the waste, energy, legal/compliance, operations, and corporate partnerships spaces, assisting with research, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and implementation.
• Help identify and advance new sustainability opportunities by engaging with internal departments and external partners.
• Absorb hands-on support during events, including waste audits, diversion tracking, material recovery efforts, and the implementation of zero waste strategies.
• Research best practices and innovative approaches that can strengthen sustainability and engagement efforts throughout the organization.
• Support the development of presentations, communications, and educational materials that help advance sustainability goals and drive participation.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and tasks, demonstrating initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to seek out new opportunities for impact.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• A self-starter and go-getter who is proactive, resourceful, and willing to take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Interest in developing solutions that combine data, operational insights, and stakeholder engagement to create meaningful environmental and social impact.
• Interest in sustainability, organizational engagement, community impact, corporate partnerships, or environmental stewardship.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, waste metrics, or GHG inventory is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in both office and event environments; must be willing to participate in event-day operations including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Self-starter and go-getter who is proactive, resourceful, and willing to take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Interest in sustainability, organizational engagement, community impact, corporate partnerships, or environmental stewardship.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, waste metrics, or GHG inventory is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in both office and event environments; must be willing to participate in event-day operations including nights and weekends as needed.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in both office and event environments; must be willing to participate in event-day operations including nights and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams and departments.
• Hands-on experience supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business.
• Supporting the organization's sustainability goals and community impact efforts.

Pay

$15 - $20 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

20-30 hours per week, 3 days per week, typically Monday through Friday.