Overview
Are you a Community College student passionate about sustainability, strategy or consulting?
The Schreiber Foods Sustainability Consulting Externship offers a unique opportunity to work on a high-stakes, real-world environmental challenge: achieving 100% zero waste to landfill across Schreiber’s U.S. manufacturing plants by 2030.
Over six weeks, you’ll dig into real waste diversion data, uncover why some facilities are falling behind, and build smart, practical solutions based on circular economy ideas. Your work won’t just sit on a shelf — it’ll directly support one of Schreiber’s biggest sustainability goals and give you real-world experience that future employers across industries are looking for.
What You’ll Work On
- Data-Driven Strategy Presentation
Summarize findings and propose actionable steps to help Schreiber meet its 2030 zero waste goal. - Waste Diversion Strategy Development
Analyze internal plant data to identify barriers and opportunities for 100% waste diversion. - Regional Infrastructure Research
Investigate how external factors like local recycling access, landfill policies, and composting resources affect waste management success. - Circular Economy Solutions
Design practical recommendations for how Schreiber can reduce, repurpose, and recycle manufacturing waste more effectively.
Why This Is Perfect for You
- You are currently enrolled in a community college in the United States.
- You are interested in sustainability, corporate environmental responsibility, or consulting.
- You want real-world experience tackling a real corporate environmental challenge.
- You seek a flexible, remote opportunity that fits alongside your studies or other commitments.
- You are excited to build a portfolio of data-driven, solution-focused work.
Take the first step toward a career in sustainability and corporate environmental strategy—apply now to make a real-world impact!
Must be currently enrolled in a community college in the United States
