Summer Sustainability & Policy Intern

NiSource Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NiSource is offering a 12-week Summer Sustainability Intern internship based in Columbus, Ohio. The program focuses on environmental policy, compliance, reporting, and sustainability program development, under the Environmental Policy & Sustainability team.

The intern will gain hands-on experience, work with multiple teams, and contribute to data-driven insights and regulatory alignment. Applicants should be current students in related fields and ready to learn and contribute in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college/university with focus in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• High-performing individual eager to learn and take ownership of duties.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze environmental policies and guidelines to support compliance and planning.
• Prepare written summaries of environmental policies and regulations.
• Assist in identifying and enhancing environmental management systems and programs.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate environmental programs across functions.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in sustainability practices through data-driven insights.
• Support reporting and documentation for environmental initiatives and developments.
• Develop materials to support team meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental Science

Public Policy

Sustainability

Engineering

College student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NiSource is offering a 12-week Summer Sustainability Intern internship based in Columbus, Ohio. The program focuses on environmental policy, compliance, reporting, and sustainability program development, under the Environmental Policy & Sustainability team.

The intern will gain hands-on experience, work with multiple teams, and contribute to data-driven insights and regulatory alignment. Applicants should be current students in related fields and ready to learn and contribute in a collaborative,