Sustainability and External Affairs Intern

Location:Remote / Combination of in-person and remote if in Milwaukee, WI or Washington, DC

Hours:40 hours per week

Overview:

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program, your valuable skill set, knowledge and passion will help us continue to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Top 100 Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future. #internship

We are seeking a motivated and self-starting intern to join our Sustainability and External Affairs department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work across three dynamic teams: Sustainability, Government Relations, and Philanthropy and Community Affairs. The intern will gain hands-on experience in corporate sustainability initiatives, policy and regulatory research, and philanthropic and volunteer programs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Sustainability team on various corporate sustainability initiatives, reporting submissions and competitive benchmarking.
• Assist the Government Relations team with policy and regulatory research and Political Action Committee activities.
• Support the Philanthropy and Community Affairs team in managing philanthropic and volunteer initiatives.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to create reports, presentations, and other documents.

Qualifications:

• Strong self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest in sustainability, government relations, and philanthropy.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.