Cox Conserves: Waste & Circularity Intern - Summer 2027

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises seeks a Waste & Circularity Intern to join our team. The intern will collaborate with Cox Conserves members and cross-functional partners to advance our sustainability strategy, support projects that reduce environmental impact, and help implement scalable management practices across rapidly growing operations.

You will assist with data collection and analysis for enterprise reporting, gain exposure to carbon, water, waste and biodiversity initiatives, and conduct secondary

Qualifications

• Passion for environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
• Understanding of organizational sustainability practices.
• Familiarity with sustainability management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support conservation efforts and programmatic development across carbon, water, waste, and biodiversity.
• Assist data collection and analysis for Cox locations and reporting.
• Conduct secondary research and summarize findings for growth integration.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in environmental science/sustainability

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Geospatial software

Job description

Cox Enterprises is hiring a Waste & Circularity Intern to join our team! The Waste & Circularity Intern will work closely with Cox Conserves team members and others across the organization to support enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. The intern will assist with executing Cox’s multifaceted sustainability strategy, including working with internal and external partners to develop and implement projects that reduce the overall environmental impact of our operations, facilitating data collection and analysis efforts for enterprise and business unit reporting, and researching scalable sustainability management practices for complex organizations experiencing rapid new growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational & Strategic Support: Work closely with Cox Conserves and other cross-functional groups to support enterprise-wide conservation efforts and strategic programmatic development across carbon, water, waste and biodiversity
• Data Collection & Analysis: Support the collection and analysis of sustainability data for Cox locations across our multiple divisions
• Secondary Research: Conduct secondary research and summarize findings on how rapidly growing organizations effectively integrate new growth businesses into corporate sustainability strategy
• Other Duties: The intern may have other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Passion for environmental sustainability and resource conservation
  • Understanding of organizational sustainability practices
  • Familiarity with sustainability management principles
• Preferred:
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and geospatial software
  • LEED, ISSP, or similar certifications

Key Skills

• Good operational and project management abilities
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Working Conditions

• This role may require up to 5-15% travel to various business locations and external engagements.