Sustainability Intern

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainability Intern at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. will support sustainability efforts by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing data for reporting and projects.

You will work with the Sustainability Team and partners across functions to drive initiatives this summer at our Lakeville, MA headquarters. Starting June 8, 2026 for 10–12 weeks, the role offers an 8:00am-12:30pm Friday schedule and travel may be required for project work; interns will engage in leadership panels and learning

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and data management skills (especially Excel; ability to work with large, complex datasets).
• Foundational understanding of sustainability concepts.
• Attention to detail for data validation and reporting accuracy.
• Research and critical thinking skills to review data, audits, and other sustainability research.
• Clear communication and organization skills to document findings and support cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, consolidating, and analyzing data for sustainability reporting and projects.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team and stakeholders across functions.
• Support data validation and reporting processes.
• Participate in meetings, shadowing, and various sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student in Environmental Science/Sustainability/Business Administration/Political Science or related field

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do.Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.

At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.

Position Description:

The Sustainability Intern will support Ocean Spray’s sustainability efforts by collaborating with the Sustainability Team and other stakeholders to progress sustainability initiatives and reporting. This role involves collecting, consolidating, and analyzing data for sustainability reporting, customer requests, and projects. As an intern, you may be exposed to multiple sustainability initiatives through meetings, shadowing, and projects.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements:

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field

• Strong analytical and data management skills (especially Excel; ability to work with large, complex datasets)

• Foundational understanding of sustainability concepts

• Attention to detail for data validation and reporting accuracy

• Research and critical thinking skills to review data, audits, and other sustainability research

• Clear communication and organization skills to document findings and support cross-functional projects

HourlyPay Range:

$25.00 - $32.00

Duration & Location:

• Position will start June 8, 2026, and run for 10-12 weeks.

• Traditional work week but with summer Fridays 8:00am-12:30pm; flexibility and off-site work may be required for project travel, experimental test runs, customer discovery.

• Interns will have the opportunity to participate in multiple events throughout the summer including leadership panels, a day of fun in Boston and learning sessions from various business functions.

• This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston – Exit 6 off of Rte 495)

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike–we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.