Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Intern

Weyerhaeuser

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Seattle, OR - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 33
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking summer interns to join our highcaliber broadreaching Corporate Affairs organization. Ideal candidates are passionate about and have experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: sustainability community relations philanthropy government relations and/or public policy.

Successful candidates have strong interpersonal and communication skills enjoy working in dynamic teams and can manage multiple priorities. You are comfortable tackling complex projects with many moving parts as well as executing routine tasks with precision. Interns must be responsible reliable and detailoriented with a collaborative cando attitude. An interest in forestry or the forest products industry is a plus.

The Corporate Affairs organization supports all three of our business lines: Timberlands Wood Products and Strategic Land Solutions. We implement the companywide sustainability strategy communicate our performance to internal and external stakeholders oversee the companys Giving Fund and other philanthropic programs participate in public policy and manage environmental compliance and health and safety programs.

These are threemonth fulltime internships based in our Seattle WA headquarters. Start and end dates and internship duration may be flexible to accommodate academic schedules. The intern will report to a Senior Sustainability Program Manager and depending on project focus will work closely with leaders and team members across the Corporate Affairs organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research to support philanthropic programs and help identify key partners
  • Support the collection and communication of sustainability performance data
  • Develop supporting plans for strategic engagement with external associations and partners
  • Assist with sustainability and political giving disclosure requirements including ESG questionnaires and ratings
  • Support data systems for environmental health and safety and sustainability performance management
  • Research and analyze legislative and regulatory policy; monitor policy developments; and prepare briefings
  • Provide research and analytical support on environmental health and safety and sustainability topics
  • Support a range of internal and external communications
  • Contribute to projects as needed to support the organization and business priorities
  • Pursuing a bachelors degree (rising junior or higher) masters degree or recently graduated in sustainability political science public policy communications forestry natural resources environmental science or engineering or a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • High level of initiative motivation and integrity particularly with confidential information
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word PowerPoint Excel and Power BI
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.; must pass a preemployment drug screen and background check
  • Resume and cover letter required

Compensation: Our targeted pay range for this role is $23 - $33 per hour determined by the school year completed prior to starting the assignment.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.


Required Experience:

Intern

We are seeking summer interns to join our highcaliber broadreaching Corporate Affairs organization. Ideal candidates are passionate about and have experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: sustainability community relations philanthropy government relations and/or public policy.S...
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