Sustainability Intern (Summer 2025) - Shelton, CT

Hubbell Incorporated
United States, Connecticut, Shelton
40 Waterview Drive (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Job Overview As described in Hubbell Incorporated's (Hubbell) Sustainability Report, Hubbell's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities reflect our commitment to electrifying economies and energizing communities. Hubbell is hiring a Sustainability Intern to support our team in creating and executing sustainability initiatives aligned with Hubbell's global ESG priorities. The Hubbell Summer Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell. The Sustainability Intern will typically have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as the day-to-day initiatives of the Sustainability team, while spending time shadowing actual operations. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which will help them build a strong network within the Hubbell community. The Sustainability Intern will be expected to work full-time (at 40 hours/week) and will be compensated on an hourly basis. This in-person role (hybrid schedule; T-W-Th required to be in office) will be based in Shelton, Connecticut, where Hubbell is headquartered. A Day In The Life Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by: Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences Supporting challenging robust sustainability projects that will provide practical experience Working in teams and with colleagues from across the business in a professional environment Experiencing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business Assisting with process improvement and assist other co-workers as appropriate Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision Presenting to the local management team via an end of summer presentation Sustainability Intern Responsibilities Responsibilities for the Sustainability Intern may vary depending on the priorities of Hubbell's Sustainability Team during the time of the internship, however, they may include the following: Developing a working knowledge of corporate sustainability, spanning climate change, water, waste, circular economy, supply chain responsibility, diversity and equity, community impact, and disclosure/reporting frameworks Learning about Hubbell's current and future sustainability initiatives and priorities Directly contributing to internal reporting and strategy projects, including conducting research/benchmarking, drafting sustainability communications, collecting and analyzing data, organizing employee engagement initiatives, and implementing initiatives Performing other relevant duties as assigned What will help you thrive in this role? The student must be enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science/Studies/Management/Policy, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Management/Administration, Finance, Economics, International Business, or related degree) Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfortable presenting to others Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment in both in-person and virtual settings Working knowledge of sustainability and ESG concepts Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications Personal passion and interest in ESG/sustainability issues Demonstrates professionalism and a proactive work ethic Ability to synthesize information and experience in developing engaging PowerPoint slides Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and champion new ideas and approaches Previous corporate sustainability/ESG internship or project experience is a plus Expectations: The intern will be expected to work full-time at 40 hours/week and will be compensated on an hourly basis. Compensation Range: $22.50/hour - $29.00/hour (dependent upon graduation date) Competencies Communicating and Influencing Continuous Improvement Emotional Intelligence Initiative and Drive Leveraging Learning and Feedback Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance Technology Agility Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Unified Business Solutions Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.