Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Brookfield, WI
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
SUSTAINABILITY INTERN - SUMMER 2027
The primary purpose of this position is to support Hydrite's sustainability and strategic initiatives by analyzing environmental performance data, developing sustainability communications and reporting, researching improvement opportunities, supporting grant and incentive programs, and helping advance projects that create environmental, operational, and business value.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Sustainability & Strategic Initiatives Manager.
Responsibilities
As a Sustainability Intern, primary responsibilities include
- Manage timely collection of, maintenance, and automation of accurate data on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste performance.
- Assist in preparing sustainability reporting content aligned with reporting standards, various platforms and customer-specific initiatives by collecting data, developing content, and creating visual summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support development of business cases for sustainability projects, including financial analysis, utility incentives, grant applications, and return-on-investment evaluations.
- Research industry trends, sustainability best practices, emerging technologies, alternative funding sources, and peer benchmarking opportunities to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support resource (i.e. energy and water) efficiency initiatives by analyzing system performance and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
- Work cross-functionally, specifically with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams, as necessary to support the program.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred (Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental)
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Good presentation skills preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Professional development workshops & training
- In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
- Hands-on project experience with real business impact
- Paid volunteer time
- Company-sponsored events and activities
- Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Summer Kick-Off Even t: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking with interns, co-ops, and leaders across Hydrite.
- Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
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- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
- Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
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About the Company
We are a company where people matter .
We are family driven .
We are financially strong .
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
- Role:
- Sustainability Intern
Company profile
Hydrite
hydrite.comHydrite Chemical Co. is a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services in the United States, founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1929. It provides chemical manufacturing and distribution, food and dairy sanitation, food ingredients, organic processing, liquid sulfites, water treatment and foam control chemistries. Hydrite serves industries including food and beverage, agriculture and manufactured solutions, backed by technical expertise and custom manufacturing. Its products include cleaners and sanitizers used in the food industry and chemistry that improves water quality.
- Founded
- 1929