Sustainability Intern

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program

Leadership panels

Summer events

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. seeks a Sustainability Intern to support data collection, consolidation, and analysis for sustainability reporting and projects at our Lakeville headquarters.

You will collaborate with the Sustainability Team on initiatives and gain exposure through meetings, shadowing, and hands-on projects. The role emphasizes analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication as you contribute to sustainability reporting, data validation, and cross-functional work.

Qualifications

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

• Support Ocean Spray's sustainability efforts by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing data for sustainability reporting and customer requests.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team and other stakeholders on initiatives and projects.
• Assist with data validation and reporting accuracy across sustainability programs.
• Contribute to meetings, shadowing, and projects to gain exposure to multiple sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in events and leadership sessions during the internship period.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis (Excel)

Sustainability concepts

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing 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:

• Under graduate 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

Hourly Pay 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 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:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Teamwork – 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.