Environmental Intern

Mativ; Town of Brownville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ in Brownville, NY is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern for the summer to support corporate safety initiatives across manufacturing operations. The paid internship runs May 17, 2027 to August 13, 2027, offering meaningful work, intern management, community service, professional development, and more.

Candidates must be enrolled in a related degree with minimum GPA 3.0. Responsibilities include data collection and reporting, environmental monitoring, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, EHS, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to environmental projects improving data collection and reporting across site operations.
• Assist environmental monitoring programs (wastewater, stormwater, air emissions, waste management).
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental permits and regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and trend environmental performance data.
• Develop environmental records, reports, and permit documentation.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, lab, and EHS staff on projects.
• Engage with site EHS leaders and corporate staff on initiatives.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance programs.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Sustainability / EHS related

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Position Title: Environmental Intern
Location: Brownville, NY
Brief Description
Mativ is currently searching for an Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern to join our team this summer. This intern position is an excellent opportunity to learn and contribute to corporate safety strategic initiatives, and the important factors that make them successful. We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven intern to support the corporate environmental, health, and safety leadership team in deployment of key initiatives across Mativ’s manufacturing operations.
Description
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With over 7,500 employees worldwide, we manufacture on four continents and generate sales in more than 100 countries. We offer a wide range of premium applications across diversified and growing end markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ is currently searching for an Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern to join our team this summer. This intern position is an excellent opportunity to learn and contribute to corporate environmental, health, and safety strategic initiatives, and the important factors that make them successful. We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven intern to support the corporate environmental, health and safety leadership team in deployment of key initiatives across Mativ’s manufacturing operations.
The Mativ Summer Internship Program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027 – August 13, 2027. Our paid internship offers a well-rounded experience including meaningful work, dedicated intern management, community service, professional development, and more.Responsibilities

• Lead and/or contribute to environmental projects focused on improving environmental data collection, management, communication, and reporting across site operations.
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs including wastewater, stormwater, air emissions, and waste management activities.
• Support compliance efforts related to federal, state, and local environmental permits and regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and trend environmental performance data using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of environmental records, reports, and permit documentation.
• Participate in environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments throughout the facility.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship.
• Develop working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to paper manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and EHS personnel on environmental projects and initiatives.
• Interact with site EHS leaders and corporate environmental staff on various projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of environmental awareness and compliance programs across the facility.

Required
Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustanability, Environmental Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA-3.0.

Competencies

• A team player with exceptional organizational and technical skills
• Proven record of demonstrating the following:
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
• Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing their readiness for a full-time career

Starting Pay : $22.00-$25.00/hr., depending on experience
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position
What We Offer
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.About Mativ
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.