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Product Sustainability Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sustainability
    Product
  • New Brunswick

AI generated summary

  • You must be a second-year or above student in a relevant major with a GPA of 3.0+, authorized to work in the U.S., and possess Microsoft Office skills and strong communication abilities.
  • You will support sustainable product integration, create resources, solve problems, gather data, recommend improvements, and promote long-term sustainability goals within the organization.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, or related major. Also open to candidates that have some Marketing background.
  • Only students in their second year or above will be considered.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
  • Candidate must be considered a student (i.e. will not have already graduated college). Candidate must be available to part-time (40 hours/week).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written is required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Support efforts to deliver sustainable products and solutions by integrating sustainable design solutions into our product innovation processes, considering the environmental impacts throughout a products’ lifecycle from design and formulation, through raw material sourcing and manufacturing, to packaging and delivery, and products use and end-of-life.
  • Create resources and content that raise the sustainability IQ of the organization.
  • Strong ability to solve complex problems with limited oversight.
  • Willingness to gather data and make recommendations to improve business operations and internal customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to create and expand on ideas, proactively developing process and operational improvements.
  • Creativity to think in terms of long-term goals and targets while influencing business partners.
  • Basic technical understanding is important for elements of the job, the ideal candidate would have an interest in sustainability, marketing, and the commercial aspects of our business.
  • Also, it will be important for the candidate to have a personal passion for sustainability as a business driver.

FAQs

What is the location for the Product Sustainability Intern position?

The Product Sustainability Intern position is located in New Brunswick, NJ.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health, or a related major, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.

Can first-year students apply for this internship?

No, only students in their second year or above will be considered for the internship.

How many hours per week is this internship?

The internship requires a commitment of part-time hours, specifically 40 hours per week.

Is this position open to international students?

No, candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship for an employment visa at the time of application or in the future.

What skills are preferred for a candidate applying for this position?

The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, a basic technical understanding, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Is a background in marketing considered for this internship?

Yes, candidates with a background in marketing are also eligible to apply for the internship.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and equal opportunity?

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

What resources will the intern be responsible for creating?

The intern will create resources and content that raise the sustainability IQ of the organization.

What areas of sustainability will the intern focus on?

The intern will focus on integrating sustainable design solutions into product innovation processes, considering environmental impacts throughout a product's lifecycle.

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Mission & Purpose

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