Sustainability Intern - Summer 2027

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Burlington (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 26,000 - 37,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

On-site gym

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is offering a Sustainability Intern role in New Jersey to gain hands-on exposure to environmental analytics, compliance, and energy management. You will shadow teams, work on data-driven projects, and support forecasting and reporting for sustainability initiatives.

The program emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, and a hybrid schedule with in-person activities. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant bachelor’s programs and possess strong Excel and

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a sustainability-related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Analyze energy and waste data trends to support internal reporting.
Forecast energy and waste data inputs and assist with outputs.
Support renewable energy data tracking and reporting improvements.
Coordinate data for sustainability disclosures and compliance programs.
Assist in identifying data gaps and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or related field

Expected graduation Dec 2027–May 2028

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Sustainability Intern Job Description: If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career in sustainability, environmental analytics, environmental compliance, energy management, renewable energy, or greenhouse gas emissions, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Sustainability Intern!

Our Burlington: In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, "Our Burlington" defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry. Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/

Our Internship Program

A 10-week summer program featuring leadership development workshops, classroom-style training, peer-to-peer engagement, and community service projects.
Hands‑on exposure through shadowing opportunities to gain insight into Burlington’s operations and the off-price retail business model.
Direct mentorship from a Burlington associate who will serve as your "buddy" for support, coaching, and guidance throughout the summer.
A hybrid schedule that aligns with team and business needs, including participation in required in‑person internship programming, orientation, key meetings, and other activities as applicable. (Subject to change.)
Relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

A Day In The Life

Day in the Life of a Sustainability Intern

As a Sustainability Intern, you will support Burlington’s Sustainability, Environmental Compliance and Analytics team through hands‑on exposure to environmental data analytics, renewable energy management, environmental compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will gain real‑world experience through:

Sustainability Data Analytics

Analyzing data trends and anomalies in energy and waste performance and preparing summaries to support internal reporting and decision‑making.
Supporting the development and maintenance of forecasting models for energy and waste data, including updating inputs and assisting with output analysis.
Coordinating with Energy Engineering and internal teams to develop and implement project planning based on environmental analytics findings, including opportunity identification, resolution tracking progress, and resulting savings models and validation.

Renewable Energy Analytics

Compiling and tracking renewable energy credits (RECs) from multiple sources.
Monitoring and managing active solar arrays to ensure optimal performance. This includes energy production trending and initiating repairs and maintenance for owned solar.
Supporting improvements to renewable energy data tracking and reporting processes.

Environmental Compliance

Coordinating data and documentation required for sustainability disclosures.
Assisting the Sustainability team in the preparation of data sets and reporting for various federal, state, and local environmental compliance programs.
Assisting in identifying and addressing gaps in data controls and compliance processes.

You'll Come With

Our Sustainability Interns

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Energy Management, Climate Studies, or a related field.
Expected to complete a Bachelor’s degree between December 2027 and May 2028.
Interest in sustainability, environmental analytics, energy and waste data, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and/or quantitative analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
Demonstrated interest in learning, problem solving, and applying new concepts.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
Interest in data analysis, sustainability data management, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with utility billing, energy consumption, waste management, or greenhouse gas emissions concepts is beneficial but not required.

This role requires travel to Burlington offices, vendor appointments, market visits, and store locations throughout the region. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.

Our Compensation And Benefits

An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
An associate discount for in‑store purchases.
Complimentary on‑site gym.

Our Caring Company

At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts. Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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