Environmental Intern (August - December 2024)

The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.

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Summary

The international internship program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates from outside of the US the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide experience and insight into the American culture. 

 

Our internships are full-time positions (40 hrs/week).  Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays).  To be eligible for the internship program, external candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within the 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. Fluency in German and English language is necessary in this role. Candidates who do not meet these guidelines will not be considered. This position will start in August and end in December 2024.

Responsibilities

The Plant Infrastructure team provides support to the operation through construction project management, facility operations and Environmental programs.  The intern position we are seeking will support the Environmental team in improvement of existing processes and ensuring compliance obligations are met.

•    Evaluation of existing waste program and identifying potential improvements, such as new recycling/reuse programs and waste collection optimizations.
•    Implementation of waste audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with regulations.
•    Support the creation and improvement of waste/recycling education programs.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated with Environmental Engineering or Environmental Studies related degree  
• Ability to collect and analyze data in order to establish benchmarks and show improvements
• MS Office skills (Excel. PPT, Etc.)

 

Scope and Magnitude

Junior $18/hour
Senior $20/hour
Recent Graduate $24/hour
Master's Student $27/hour
2 days of paid time off per term 
Financial assistance for relocation/housing not provided

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees.  The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.