Sustainability Intern

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY :

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love.

This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine's 2021 "America's Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity.

As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The sustainability intern will support the corporate sustainability team on moving forward projects and strategies that enhance Andersen's sustainability performance.

This role will work with teams across the company to understand processes, measure performance, and provide recommendations on potential improvements.

Project work will be focused on waste and recycling, but could include content around energy, water, and carbon.

TASKS COULD INCLUDE :

• Assist in the development and execution of sustainability initiatives that drive progress towards Andersen sustainability goals.
• Work with operations teams in the manufacturing facility to understand potential process improvements to improve sustainability metrics and drive behaviors
• Create a project plan for a sustainability initiative to improve behaviors and performance on key sustainability indicators
• Research and provide a landscape assessment on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies or other relevant environmental legislation passed across the United States

CULTURE AND BENEFITS :

Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible.

This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most. It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Charity contributions
• Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting City : Oak Park Heights, MN

Oak Park Heights, MN