Sustainability Intern - Summer 2027

Burlington; New Jersey; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $23 per hour

Associate discount

On-site gym

Job summary

Burlington is seeking a Sustainability Intern to support our Sustainability, Environmental Compliance and Analytics team during a 10-week summer program. You will gain hands-on exposure to environmental data analytics, renewable energy management, and compliance tasks while shadowing experienced associates.

You will work in a hybrid schedule, participate in in-person programming, and receive mentorship from a designated buddy. Travel to Burlington offices is required across the region.

Qualifications

• In-progress Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Energy Management, or related field.
• Strong Excel and Word skills and ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability data analytics, energy management, and environmental compliance efforts.
• Assist in renewable energy analytics and tracking, including data reporting and forecasting.
• Coordinate data and documentation for sustainability disclosures and compliance programs.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree program enrolled

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

• 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