Corporate Sustainability Intern
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 42569
Team: N361 SUSTAINABILITY
Entity: HII Corporate Office
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Meet HIIs Corporate Team
HIIs corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines including accounting finance human resources sales operations business development legal sustainability communications information technology security and service of our employees leaders customers and shareholders we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII - Americas largest shipbuilder and a global all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2026 Sustainability summer intern at our Corporate Headquarters in Newport News Virginia! With a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense this minimum 10 week Corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business finance information technology and legal and government affairs as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII!
As Sustainability summer intern you will:
Report to and take direction directly from HIIs Corporate Director of Sustainability
Provide general support for operationalizing sustainability objectives including coordination with the Chief Sustainability Officer executive-level committees Sustainability Management Teams and Division leads across the HII enterprise
Assist with project management o Managing daily project activities and tasks o Documenting progress decisions and changes for transparency and continuity o Coordinating with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and maintain momentum o Ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards before sign-off and/or publication Assist on projects to mature the Companys sustainability program and long-term business strategy goals;
Assist with Sustainability data management and analysis in cooperation with other departments and external service providers
Assist with preparations for meeting domestic and international regulatory requirements
Must Have
1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required)
2. Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the companys business requirements which are typically in the following areas: Business Management Accounting Economics/Finance Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation Computer Information Science or Information Technology Communications Marketing English Human Resources
3. Currently attending a 4 year college or university (or 22 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above and will be attending school in the fall following the internship or currently enrolled in a relevant Masters program
4. Ability to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
**A valid email address is required when applying receiving communication and obtaining employment offers**
The deadline to apply is SUNDAY November 2 2025!
Nice to Have
Project Management Experience
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
