Sustainability Internship - Summer 2027

Position Overview

Join Johnsonville's sustainability team for a summer you'll never forget! We know that your internship experience will provide you with valuable knowledge and quality experience. The successful candidate will take part in a program designed to provide an overview of sustainability in a corporate, specifically agricultural-focused, setting. Through project work, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with business partners across the organization to see how sustainability impacts every aspect of our business. You will also participate in organized activities with interns from across the company, providing additional networking and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic target / goal setting
• Gather responses and report on the ESG metrics defined in the Meat Institute's Protein Pact
• Participate in sustainability-related committees / workstreams (sustainable packaging, regulatory / compliance, decarbonization, etc.)
• Ad hoc ESG-related projects as necessary
• Work closely with your assigned coach, who will mentor you and help further enhance your internship experience

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in sustainability or an environmental-related field from an accredited university (junior or senior status preferred)
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred

Experience

• Some prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Quick learner with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Be able to handle working on multiple projects concurrently
• Must possess a drive for excellence

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Travel: Minimal

Benefits And Compensation

• Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
• Onsite medical clinic
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!