Sustainability Intern: Impactful Projects & Mentorship

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 13,225,000 - 19,837,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly Flex Hours

Gordon Food Service Store Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gordon Food Service invites you to join a 12-week paid internship at our Home Office. You will gain hands-on experience in sustainability, collaborating with teams across North America and Canada on energy, waste, and donation initiatives.

You will shadow staff, participate in workshops, and develop professional skills while contributing to real projects that drive environmental impact and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Supply Chain or related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support key stewardship focus areas at Gordon Food Service, such as assessing and reducing environmental impact and minimizing food waste through strategic food donation initiatives and landfill diversion alternatives.
• Assist data collection, aggregation, and analysis—including tracking energy usage, waste metrics, and food donation summaries.
• Actively drive internal awareness and team engagement in core stewardship initiatives.
• Shadow and learn across departments to explore potential career paths and participate in mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Embed with a team using AI as a collaborator to deliver real-world business impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Gordon Food Service invites you to join a 12-week paid internship at our Home Office. You will gain hands-on experience in sustainability, collaborating with teams across North America and Canada on energy, waste, and donation initiatives.

You will shadow staff, participate in workshops, and develop professional skills while contributing to real projects that drive environmental impact and operational improvements.