2027 Environmental Science or Sustainability - Hybrid

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assistance

Housing assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Phoenix offers a 2027 Environmental Science or Sustainability internship in a hybrid format. The program runs May through August as a full-time paid position with a path to hands-on learning.

You will support the Sustainability Department on topics like Responsible Sourcing, Climate Change and Human Rights, and assist with data collection, analysis and platform management. Eligible applicants are current four-year students or recent graduates in North America, proficient

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field at a four-year university.
• Recent graduate within 12 months with a degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills are required.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Sustainability projects.
• Assist in due diligence on environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain datasets to record actions for various purposes.
• Review and maintain collaboration platforms for the Sustainability Team.
• Conduct research related to human rights or climate change to aid decision-making.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in Environmental Science (bachelor's or higher)

Recent graduate within 12 months in Environmental Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Title: 2027 Environmental Science or Sustainability - Hybrid

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

Where You Will Work

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for projects and programs for the Sustainability Department in the areas of Responsible Sourcing, Climate Change and Human Rights.

• Assists in conducting and recording due diligence on environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain.
• Assists in developing and maintaining datasets to record actions for various purposes.
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining collaboration platforms for the Sustainability Team.
• Conducts human rights or climate change related research to enable team in decision-making, including benchmarking against competitors, peers or others in the value chain.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Environmental Science or closely related field OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.00 - $33.75/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer