Sustainability & AI Transformation Intern

IBM; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM's Chief Sustainability Office seeks a motivated intern to explore how sustainability initiatives create business value and drive enterprise transformation at a global tech company. You will work across sustainability, data, AI, and business operations to quantify impact and support enterprise goals.

As a CSO Intern, you will analyze data, develop dashboards and presentations, and collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain, product development, and strategy teams to unlock efficiency

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Interest in the intersection of sustainability, technology, business strategy, and innovation.
• Curiosity about AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to synthesize information, develop insights, and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, AI tools, or research methods is a plus, but not required.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support projects that help quantify and communicate the business value of sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze sustainability, operational, or business data to identify trends, opportunities, and insights.
• Explore how AI, automation, and advanced analytics can accelerate sustainability outcomes and business performance.
• Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends, technologies, regulations, and market developments.
• Assist with the development of presentations, analyses, dashboards, reports, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and create business value.
• Support projects that integrate sustainability considerations into business processes, decision-making, and enterprise strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Presentations

Data analysis

Visualization

AI tools

Research methods

Curiosity about AI

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

IBM's Chief Sustainability Office seeks a motivated intern to explore how sustainability initiatives create business value and drive enterprise transformation at a global tech company. You will work across sustainability, data, AI, and business operations to quantify impact and support enterprise goals.

As a CSO Intern, you will analyze data, develop dashboards and presentations, and collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain, product development, and strategy teams to unlock efficiency