Energy and Sustainability Summer Intern

COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory that was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is the recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2024, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.7 million rentable square feet of retail space and 732 residential units.  More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking an Energy and Sustainability Summer Intern to assist management with the day-to-day operations of our buildings and support our Energy and Sustainability department’s daily tasks. Refer to our sustainability website and 2023 Sustainability Report for related information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Energy and Sustainability reporting efforts, develop reports, dashboards, and identify innovative sustainability KPIs and metrics to monitor and drive progress 
• Support development and tracking of key Energy and Sustainability programs including vendor engagement, community engagement, human capital and training 
• Support with property management and tenant engagement for energy, water, waste, IEQ management from design through continuous operation 
• Assist the Energy and Sustainability team with data management and analytics
• Attend project meetings with members of the Energy and Sustainability team
• Assist with sustainability initiatives, research and reporting
• Assist with certifications, investor analytics and reporting
• Additional projects as directed

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and computer skills 
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills 
• Strong attention to detail  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills 
• Self-motivated, driven, organized, and hard working  
• Integrity and a commitment to excellence 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2026 is preferred.  
• An undergraduate program related to engineering or environmental science is preferred.
• Certification related to sustainability reporting such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), LEED Green Associate is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a richly diverse work environment that captures top