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Environmental Sustainability Intern - Summer 2026

Cox
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)

Sep 14, 2025
We encourage candidates to apply for no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests. Cox Enterprises is hiring an Environmental Sustainability Intern to join our team! The Environmental Sustainability Intern will work closely with Cox Conserves team members and others across the organization to support enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. The intern will assist with executing Cox's multifaceted sustainability strategy, including working with internal and external partners to develop and implement projects that reduce the overall environmental impact of our operations, facilitating data collection and analysis efforts for enterprise and business unit reporting, and researching scalable sustainability management practices for complex organizations experiencing rapid new growth. Key Responsibilities Operational & Strategic Support: Work closely with Cox Conserves and other cross-functional groups to support enterprise-wide conservation efforts and strategic programmatic development across carbon, water, waste and biodiversity Data Collection & Analysis: Support the collection and analysis of sustainability data for Cox locations across our multiple divisions Secondary Research: Conduct secondary research and summarize findings on how rapidly growing organizations effectively integrate new growth businesses into corporate sustainability strategy Other Duties: The intern may have other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Passion for environmental sustainability and resource conservation Understanding of organizational sustainability practices Familiarity with sustainability management principles Preferred: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field Experience with Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and geospatial software LEED, ISSP, or similar certifications Key Skills Good operational and project management abilities Strong communication (both written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement skills Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve Strong attention to detail and time management skills Working Conditions This role may require up to 5-15% travel to various business locations and external engagements. Don't miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. USD 21.49 - 32.26 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.