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2024 Part-Time Internship - Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Intern
Immediate – August 9, 2024
Want to work at a company that is one of the top Homebuilders in Texas? Gain new skills and collaborate with a fun team, who takes pride in what they do?
Here's your opportunity to be an Intern at Perry Homes! Since 1967, we have built homes for over 55,000 families and we are still growing. Bob Perry held a vision for building quality homes at a reasonable price. For 55 years, Perry Homes’ continued commitment to quality and value has allowed us to build a sterling reputation as one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in Texas.
Summary of Position
The primary responsibility of the ESG Intern entails researching, supporting, and advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives and projects across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research and compile documentation on all ESG initiatives across the organization. ESG endeavors encompass, but are not restricted to:
- Environmental:
- Energy usage and efficiency
- Climate change strategy
- Waste reduction
- Biodiversity loss
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Social:
- Fair pay and living wages
- Equal employment opportunity
- Employee benefits
- Workplace health and safety
- Community engagement
- Responsible supply chain partnerships
- Adhering to labor laws
- Governance:
- Corporate governance
- Risk management
- Compliance
- Ethical business practices
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Accounting integrity and transparency
- Analyze collected data and offer recommendations for future initiatives.
- Formulate marketing strategies highlighting existing ESG endeavors for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Research ESG Certifications and provide recommendations regarding which the organization should pursue
Job Competencies
- Organizational Skills
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in University required.
- Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Business-related majors preferred.
- Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***
Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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