NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Sustainability Intern
Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation’s largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. The Sustainability Intern will contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting various sustainability goals through analytical research and communication.
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Responsibilities
Create and refine inventories of energy-using assets and systems across the MAC’s seven metropolitan airports (e.g., gas-fired equipment, climate controls, and lighting)
Analyze data from MAC data platforms to inform sustainability efforts (e.g., use B3 Benchmarking platform to drive energy conservation, and EV charger's platform to assess utilization and electrical demand)
Develop memos, PowerPoints, emails, charts and graphs to communicate findings and recommendations. The final deliverable from internship will be in the form of a short report and PowerPoint
Assist MAC staff in conducting sustainability assessments (e.g., energy audits, waste audits, and/or multi-faceted sustainability assessments)
Research and recommend sustainable policies, technologies and programs as needed
Collaborate with the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator to support the creation of communications products (e.g., the Sustainability Department’s monthly newsletter)
Actively participate in Sustainability Working Group meetings (Emissions, Water, Waste, and Engagement Groups each meet monthly)
Participate in MAC’s internship professional development and aviation-learning opportunities
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) in sustainability or other related fields such as environmental/climate science, data science, engineering, anthropology/psychology/sociology, communications/marketing, or planning/policy
Coursework or experience in carbon accounting (emissions that constitute Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft products including Excel and PowerPoint
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation to commute between job sites
Preferred
Experience supporting the implementation of sustainability programs
Knowledge of regulations and standards related to waste, energy, water efficiency, and/or emissions
Experience with carbon accounting strategies for Scope 3 emissions categories
Experience with building benchmarking software (example: B3)
Experience with advanced data analysis
Benefits
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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