Sustainability Intern

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! 

JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD

Job Type:

Full time

 

Exempt/Non Exempt:

 

Hourly

Job Description:

 

JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD

Why Intern with the AAA The Auto Club Group (ACG)

The ACG Internship Program aims to provide a rich, relevant, and rewarding experience for college students. The goal of the program is to provide interns the opportunity to connect, network, and grow as they work on department-specific projects and is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization.

• Expand your knowledge and drive sustainable business results by seeking sustainable solutions for ACG facilities

• Broaden your horizons with access to relevant resources, data, and analysis in a collaborative and supportive environment committed to development

A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Sustainability Intern

AAA, The Auto Club is seeking a passionate Sustainability Intern to join a small team dedicated to prioritizing a sustainable future here at ACG. This exciting position will offer the opportunity for growth in practical research, reporting, and presentation skills, as well as relevant and engaging fieldwork.

• Assist mentor in calculating greenhouse gas emissions and planning mitigation/reduction

• Complete various sustainability projects, including the management of a volunteer event for employees

• Research current sustainability topics/news and present findings to leadership

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Analyze historical utility (electricity, natural gas, etc.) and vehicle fuel usage data, greenhouse gas emission reports, and vehicle efficiency data

• Gain experience in data extraction and validation capabilities and auditing

• Gain relevant experience and understanding of sustainability within business

• Learn how to collect pertinent data and verify its accuracy

• Learn how to develop executive presentations and aid in subsequent creation

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Required Qualifications

Education:

• Must be at least a college junior, fully enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited university, with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Must be studying Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related field

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal savvy, communication skills, organization skills, and strong situational adaptability

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong researching skills using various databases

• Experience manipulating and managing data

• Experience with PC software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

• Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize tasks to ensure timely solutions to problems that meet business line goals

Knowledge of:

• Basic math calculations to accurately perform various types of transactions

• Issues and organizations relating to sustainability and the environment

• UN’s SDGs

Ability to:

• Learn the full range ACG products, services and functions to perform the responsibilities of assigned job

• Assist internal/external client in response to questions, requests and resolution of problems

• Review records, system files, reports, etc. to ensure correct information is reflected and/or assigned

• Gather data and prepare/track reports

• Assist and/or develop reports/presentations/recommendations for management review

• Work independently and on teams

Must be:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Compensation and Time Commitment  

The Auto Club Group will provide compensation of $21.75/hour for 40 hours/week. The interns will be expected to report during the hours of 9:00am – 6:00pm (ET) Monday through Friday for the entirety of the twelve (12) week semester. The 2025 summer internship program begins May 19th and runs until August 8th.

Work Environment

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