Sustainability Intern, NA

Vantage Data Centers
United States, Colorado, Denver
100 Fillmore Street (Show on map)
Nov 22, 2024
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Sustainability Department The mission of the Sustainability Department is to drive integration of sustainability into every facet of our business in a manner that enables Vantage's growth strategy by mitigating risks and driving opportunities. By embedding sustainability across functions and into our design and operations, we seek to enhance business resilience, meet the expectations of our customers and investors, and create value for the environment and communities where we operate. The Vantage sustainability team collaborates across functions to develop global and regional sustainability strategy, drive operational execution, report on progress to key stakeholders, and provide subject matter expertise for the business. Position Overview This role will be based in Denver, CO. Vantage is looking for a self-starting Intern to support sustainability research, strategy development, and data collection. This position provides strategic and technical support for the Sustainability team at Vantage Data Centers. The selected candidate will assist with projects related to sustainability topics such as greenhouse gas management, water risk, and energy management. Projects may include creating internal research reports, supporting development of water-related goals and strategies, and assisting with collection and analysis of sustainability metrics. Essential Job Functions Benchmarking Research: Research and report on industry sustainability goals, programs and achievements. Benchmark Vantage's sustainability programs against competition, leading companies and customers. Present the results in a clear, concise format. Utilize data and other compelling evidence to make recommendations for the future of Vantage's goals and programs. Water Strategy: Assist with communicating Vantage's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report to internal audiences, ensuring key messages are clearly conveyed. Data Collection & Analysis Support collection of Scope 3 GHG emissions data. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to identify challenges and develop solutions to create opportunities for improvement. Additional Duties: Handle additional duties as assigned by Management. Job Requirements Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, or similar. Experience: Rising Junior or Senior status, or graduate student. Minimum GPA requirement - 3.0. Previous Internship experience preferred but not required. Skills: Deep interest in sustainability, corporate responsibility, environmental policy, and/or Green Building is strongly desired. Strong research and analytical skills, including utilizing Microsoft Excel for data collection and analysis. Basic knowledge of sustainability topics including greenhouse gas emissions accounting, waste diversion, energy, and water conservation. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing business presentations. Friendly positive attitude, self-motivated, organized, and flexible individual who can work independently and as a team member. Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications is required, experience with PowerBI and other data visualization tools is a plus. Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Hourly Range: $20.00 - $25.00 It is estimated that the internship will run from June 2, 2025, to August 15, 2025. #LI-ONSITE We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.