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Environmental Sustainability - Waste and Recycling Intern - Summer 2025

Cox
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Mableton
Jan 14, 2025
Cox Enterprises is hiring an Environmental Sustainability Intern - Waste & Recycling to join our team! The Waste & Recycling Intern will work closely with the Cox Conserves Recycling & Waste Diversion team and collaborate with others across the organization to support enterprise-wide waste and recycling operations. The intern will assist with many functions of the team, including working with internal and external partners to develop, implement, and optimize waste reduction and diversion activities, facilitate data collection and verification efforts, and represent Cox's waste strategy and achievements both within and outside the organization.

This role will support Cox in maintaining its status as a certified zero waste business and making progress on newly developed waste and recycling targets.

What You'll Do:

  • Operational & Strategic Support : Work closely with Cox Conserves and other cross-functional groups to support enterprise-wide waste and recycling operations and strategic programmatic development
  • Data Collection & Verification : Support the collection and verification of waste data for hundreds of locations across the Cox family of businesses
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement : Partner with other team members across the organization to keep sustainability and zero waste at the forefront of Cox's company culture
  • Other Duties : The intern may have other duties as assigned


Who You Are:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
  • Passion for resource conservation and an interest in environmental sustainability
  • Understanding of organizational sustainability and stakeholder engagement practices
  • Familiarity with zero waste management and principles
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • LEED, SWANA, TRUE, ISSP, or similar certifications
  • Strong operational and project management abilities
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills


Working Conditions

  • This role may require up to 15-25% travel to various business locations and external engagements.


Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

USD 21.49 - 32.26 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
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