Sustainability Intern

Metropolitan Airports Commission

Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sustainability

Job Summary

Position Summary

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program includes valuable leadership and professional development training opportunities to build your network exposure to MAC and the aviation industry and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.

Length: Summer - 12 weeks
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Start date: June 1 2026
Location: 6040 28th Avenue South Minneapolis MN

About the Metropolitan Airports Commission
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nations largest airport systems including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports. The MACs airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesotas extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe who arrive or depart through MAC airports each year.

To apply:click the Apply link located just above the position description log-in and follow the instructions provided.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at or .

Applications will be accepted until3:00 PM on Monday February 2 2026.

MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process due to a disability please contact Tekia Jefferson at or.

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color gender age nationality or disability.

Position Description

JOB SUMMARY
The sustainability intern will contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives at one of the nations busiest airport systems. This internship offers hands-on analyticalresearch and communications experience. The Sustainability Intern will be an active member of MACs Sustainability Department providing direct support to the MACs Energy and Building Performance Manager and the MACs Sustainability Engagement Coordinator. The position will also regularly interact with the MACs Waste Specialist and Sustainable Design and Construction Manager. The internship will have a primary focus on supporting the MACs goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 and will also provide support for the water waste and engagement goals as needed. The Intern will participate in monthly Sustainability Working Group meetings for all four goal areas.

JOB DUTIES

25% Create and refine inventories of energy-using assets and systems across the MACs seven metropolitan airports (e.g. gas-fired equipment climate controls and lighting).
25% Analyze data from MAC data platforms to inform sustainability efforts (e.g. use B3 Benchmarking platform to drive energy conservation and EV chargers platform to assess utilization and electrical demand).
15% Develop memos PowerPoints emails charts and graphs to communicate findings and recommendations. The final deliverable from internship will be in the form of a short report and PowerPoint.
10% Assist MAC staff in conducting sustainability assessments (e.g. energy audits waste audits and/or multi-faceted sustainability assessments)
10% Research and recommend sustainable policies technologies and programs as needed.
5% Collaborate with the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator to support the creation of communications products (e.g. the Sustainability Departments monthly newsletter).
5% Actively participate in Sustainability Working Group meetings (Emissions Water Waste and Engagement Groups each meet monthly)
5% Participate in MACs internship professional development and aviation-learning opportunities.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programORbe a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) in sustainability or other related fields such as environmental/climate science data science engineering anthropology/psychology/sociology communications/marketing or planning/policy.
Coursework or experience in carbon accounting (emissions that constitute Scopes 1 2 and 3)
Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft products including Excel and PowerPoint
Valid drivers license
Reliable transportation to commute between job sites

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting the implementation of sustainability programs
Knowledge of regulations and standards related to waste energy water efficiency and/or emissions
Experience with carbon accounting strategies for Scope 3 emissions categories
Experience with building benchmarking software (example: B3)
Experience with advanced data analysis

Required Experience:

Intern

Position SummaryINTERNSHIP INFORMATIONThe Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program includes valuable leadership and professional development training opportunities to build your network exposure to MAC and the aviation industry and high-quality work experiences that will help you gr...