Chipotle Mexican Grill · 18 hours ago
Sustainability - Internship
Newport Beach, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hrChipotle Mexican Grill is dedicated to cultivating a better world through responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. As an intern on the sustainability team, you will support efforts to reduce waste and enhance sustainability initiatives by collaborating with various departments and external partners.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
Provide analysis of the current adoption rates of various packaging materials
Assess the environmental impacts as a result of materials manufacturing
Support evaluation of impacts of the Extended Producer Responsibility regulations
Research circularity of various packaging materials
Create a summary of the state of the compostable market
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry partners and NGOs to assess opportunities to upcycle Chipotle waste streams opportunities
Assess benefits and claims of various packaging certifications
Support expansion of the database on materials used and origination of Chipotle’s direct packaging, and supplier packaging
Support development of materials to communicate sustainability impact of waste management and reduction programs for crew and external parties
Qualification
Required
Working on a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college in environmental sciences
Experience with research and process development
Familiar with materials, sustainability, climate and environmental issues (regulations, developing legislation, industry trends)
Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
Be committed to social/environmental sustainability and accountability, and improving the lives of people, animals, and the environment
Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
Ability to build successful working relationships by listening and communicating effectively
Company
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a chain of restaurants that specializes in burritos and tacos.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2006-01-26IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Boatwright
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Rymer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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