Environmental Management Intern (Spring 2027)

Job description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering adynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description

The Environmental intern is responsible for supporting the Environmental Management team in achieving key department objectives (continual improvement of the Environmental Management System, on-time and accurate environmental compliance reporting, environmental outreach, development and implementation of sustainability projects, communication of sustainability initiatives, and development of environmental training.

• Assist with data collection, analysis, and calculations for environmental compliance reports
• Assist with Environmental Management System topics (documentation updates, auditing, continual improvement)
• Participate in environmental audits and inspections and maintain documentation; input audit information in the BMW Group Audit Management system
• Administer data in Environmental Compliance Reporting software
• Coordinate and assist in development of environmental training courses Maintain Environmental intranet site and communication
• Support sustainability projects (research, development, coordination, communication)
• Review and update environmental plans and regulatory documents Continually improving content of environmental training courses
• Analyze data and complete calculations for environmental compliance reports
• Assist with development of environmental sustainability projects to support

BMW Group Sustainability Strategy

• Assist with development and implementation of biodiversity projects
• Develop and maintain digital dashboards for environmental metrics and data
• Support specific projects related to environmental regulatory compliance and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System
• Plan tours of department areas for BMW Gen>NEXT program The qualified intern should expect to contribute to improvements in the following functions: Conduct research and conceptualize new ideas.

Support project management and coordination of plans for related projects. Coordinate and support focused, community-based events and initiatives. Collect, analyze, and interpret information to evaluate the landscape against business strategies. Stay abreast of best practices and recommend relevant initiatives for activities and actions. Provide regular input on enhancing processes and practices. Support the organization’s vision, strategy, priorities, and roadmap.

Partner with stakeholders to enable successful prioritization, development, delivery, and adoption of program goals. Create PowerPoint slide decks for presentations and support preparation for meetings. Participate in project team meetings. Provide general administrative support. Schedule the use of meeting room facilities on an as-needed basis. Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by project team members.

Qualifications

Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree Microsoft Excel (experience with advanced functions (vlookup, macros, etc.) preferred) Basic knowledge of US federal environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, etc.) Detail-oriented and strong organization skills Effective written and oral communication skills Motivated team members who can work well independently and in teams Organizational skills Communication and time management skills Working in cross functional teams and a complex and diverse environment Networking – building a professional and multi-cultural network Environmental compliance reporting to US EPA and SC DES Environmental auditing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.

Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week). Transfer students must have a GPA from current university. MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. DATES ARE January 11 2027 - May 14 2027 BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.