Sustainability & Policy Intern

NiSource Corporate Services Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is offering a Summer Sustainability Internship in Columbus, OH, designed to give hands-on experience in environmental policy, compliance, and sustainability program development. The intern will work with the Environmental Policy & Sustainability team and interact with multiple internal partners on meaningful projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development, with the possibility to participate in team meetings and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college/university with a focus in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• High-performance individual eager to learn and take ownership of duties.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze federal and state environmental policies and guidelines to support compliance and strategic planning.
• Prepare written summaries of environmental policies and regulations, highlighting impacts on operations.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and enhancing environmental management systems and programs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure environmental programs are integrated across functions.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Environmental Science/related field focus

Job description

NiSource is offering a Summer Sustainability Internship in Columbus, OH, designed to give hands-on experience in environmental policy, compliance, and sustainability program development. The intern will work with the Environmental Policy & Sustainability team and interact with multiple internal partners on meaningful projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development, with the possibility to participate in team meetings and