Sustainability Intern

Company Overview At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state of the art resources, collaborate with cross functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact. Company Overview At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state of the art resources, collaborate with cross functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact. Job Overview We are currently looking for paid Sustainability Interns to join our team in Holland, MI . This position will be working onsite at the Haworth Corporate Headquarters . Get ready for an adventurous summer as a Haworth intern! You'll join a cohort of around 50 other dynamic interns for a 12-week program packed with hands on learning. After a few weeks you’ll be attending NeoCon, the largest commercial design event in the world. There you will get an insider's look at all the latest industry trends and innovations. Throughout the summer you will dive into real projects that will give you a taste of what it's like to work in a leading business and manufacturing environment. Each week brings new experiences as a group. Sharpen your skills with interactive workshops on networking, public speaking, and using AI tools in a business environment. Connect with mentors and see all areas of the office and manufacturing processes. Then unwind at intern only social events where you can meet people from all corners of the business. By the end of the summer, you'll leave with real skills, an expanded professional network, and memories to last a lifetime. This is your chance to take your career to new heights! As a Sustainability intern, you will also have the opportunity to assist with a variety of exciting projects including: shadowing on product development teams, analyzing a product’s sustainability performance; collaborate with the design and research interns on embedding sustainability into their projects; research the latest trends in sustainability and presenting them to a broad audience; create training materials to enhance Haworth member’s sustainability knowledge; sustainable materials research; and organize a volunteer activity for the department. Required Qualifications Part-time or full-time college enrollment, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Studies or Science, Environmental Engineering, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029. Ability to work On-site in Holland, MI from May 2027 to August 2027. Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position. Preferred Qualifications Overall GPA of 2.95 or higher. Prior Haworth experience. Previous employment experience. Extra-curricular activity experience such as athletics, clubs, volunteer work, etc. Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) General sustainability knowledge like circular economy, carbon accounting, social responsibility, biodiversity, waste management and recycling. Ideally, You Have Also Demonstrated The Following Ability to work with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet applications and keyboard skills. Desire to learn, question, and research solutions to problems. Organized with the ability to manage deadlines. Good verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal and relationship management with the ability to effectively collaborate within varying levels of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and data management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr