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Ventas, Inc. · 1 day ago

Intern, Sustainability (June 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$35/hr - $35/hr

3+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy. The Sustainability team is seeking a graduate student to contribute to sustainability initiatives, supporting the company's environmental goals and reporting capabilities.

Financial ServicesHealth CareReal EstateReal Estate Investment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support sustainability strategy initiatives, including tracking and analyzing environmental metrics such as energy, emissions, waste, and water across Ventas’s diverse real estate portfolio

Evaluate new technologies and products that could improve efficiency or reduce emissions

Assist in the preparation of materials for external sustainability reporting and disclosures (e.g., GRESB, Corporate Sustainability Report, TCFD) and internal presentations to senior leadership

Conduct research on evolving sustainability frameworks, regulations, and best practices relevant to real estate and healthcare

Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability priorities into operations, investments, and property management practices

Contribute to communications and storytelling initiatives highlighting Ventas’s sustainability commitments and impact

Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses that support the company’s long-term sustainability objectives

Qualification

SustainabilityEnvironmental ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointData VisualizationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program (MBA, Master's, or equivalent) with a concentration in Sustainability, Finance, Real Estate, Environmental Management, or related fields

3-5 years of prior full-time professional experience in a relevant function such as corporate sustainability, consulting, finance, real estate, or operations

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with sustainability or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical or analytical insights for business audiences

Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive - able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Must be available to work full-time in Chicago for a minimum of 10 weeks during Summer 2026

Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future