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Interns will spend half their time supporting LCA and manufacturer's disclosures, a quarter of their time assessing improvement pathways for the organization in one of the special topic areas below, and the final quarter of their time advancing sustainability initiatives in decarbonization, site stewardship, and/or waste diversion as needed. Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year, or Graduate Students in at least the second year in one of the following fields: Landscape Architecture, Manufacturing, Industrial or Product Design, Supply Chain, Life Cycle Assessment, or Sustainability Reporting.

<p>We're hiring a change-making student who is ready to make a positive industry impact! This internship provides hands-on experience, giving students the opportunity to apply strategic initiatives and impact assessment techniques in a real-world manufacturing environment for both quick wins and long-range benefits.</p><p>This internship is a twelve-week, full-time engagement that will kick off and conclude onsite at our Kalamazoo, Michigan facility. Working closely with the sustainability lead, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills to enable successful cross-functional collaboration.</p><p><strong>How You'll Contribute</strong></p><p>This position is designed to allow students the opportunity to learn and apply skills in <strong>Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, and Sustainability Reporting. </strong>Interns will spend half their time supporting LCA and manufacturer's disclosures, a quarter of their time assessing improvement pathways for the organization in one of the special topic areas below, and the final quarter of their time advancing sustainability initiatives in decarbonization, site stewardship, and/or waste diversion as needed.</p><p><strong>Special Topics</strong></p><ul><li>Industry Partner Tools & Data Accessibility</li><li>Ecological Stewardship & Site Management</li><li>Product Embodied Carbon Reduction</li><li>Continuing Education Development for LACES</li></ul><p><strong>Students will gain experience in:</strong></p><ul><li>Development of Environmental Product Declarations</li><li>Working with material and product data</li><li>Manufacturers' disclosures</li><li>Strategic initiatives deployment and collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Principal Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in gathering and logging data for Life Cycle Assessment and Embodied Carbon Reduction</li><li>Support the work of the EPD Program Operator Consultant and Engineering Team</li><li>Track and monitor progress against targets in the Sustainability Roadmap</li><li>Research and develop improvement pathways for your special project focus area</li><li>Attend weekly meetings, Champions updates, and Bi-Annual Scorecard Review</li><li><strong></strong>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><p>Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year, or Graduate Students in at least the second year in one of the following fields: Landscape Architecture, Manufacturing, Industrial or Product Design, Supply Chain, Life Cycle Assessment, or Sustainability Reporting.</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><p>Experience in Microsoft Excel and in a design or engineering drafting medium (AutoCAD, Rhino, Solid Works, etc.) will help set you up for success. Let us know about your other special skills in: Design Software (Adobe Suite, etc.), Life Cycle Assessment Tools for Sites or Products, and Sustainability Reporting Frameworks. Familiarity with the SITES, LEED, or TRUE rating systems, or with tools like Pathfinder, Carbon Conscience, or One Click LCA is a plus.</p>

Landscape Forms

Sustainability Intern 2026

Adobe Product Family

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Consulting

Cross-Functional

Data Collection

Engineering Drawing

Environmental Impact

Industrial Design

Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Product Design

Product Development

Project Tracking

Research & Development (R&D)

Rhino

Scorecarding

Site Evaluation

Software Design

SolidWorks

Stewardship

Strategic Planning

Supply Chain

Sustainability

Technical/Engineering Design

GreenHouseAPI

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Responsibilities include tracking, reporting, and analyzing safety and environmental performance metrics, supporting sustainability initiatives, and maintaining environmental health and safety action registers. The consultant will also participate in plant environmental and safety committees and develop and maintain training plans in collaboration with vendors and department leaders.

<div>Our client, a global food manufacturer in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking an EHS Consultant for a 3-month contract position.</div><div>Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment!</div><div>This role will support plant operations and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations during a short-term expansion project. </div><div> </div><div>Position overview:<br/> The EHS Consultant will maintain plant environmental health and safety data management systems while overseeing regulatory documentation and compliance. This role will assist with the completion of regulatory reports for EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include tracking, reporting, and analyzing safety and environmental performance metrics, supporting sustainability initiatives, and maintaining environmental health and safety action registers. The consultant will also participate in plant environmental and safety committees and develop and maintain training plans in collaboration with vendors and department leaders. </div><div> </div><div>Skills Required:</div><ul><li>Environmental, Health & Safety compliance knowledge</li><li>Regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA)</li><li>Data tracking and performance metrics analysis</li><li>Advanced organizational skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently with limited guidance</li></ul><div> </div><div>Skills Preferred:</div><ul><li>Construction safety experience</li></ul><div>Experience Required:</div><ul><li>5-7 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance in a manufacturing environment</li></ul><div>Experience Preferred:</div><ul><li>Not Provided</li></ul><div>Education Required:</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li></ul><div> </div><div>Our hiring process:<br/> After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.</div><br/><br/><div>Our client, a global food manufacturer in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking an EHS Consultant for a 3-month contract position.</div><div>Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment!</div><div>This role will support plant operations and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations during a short-term expansion project. </div><div> </div><div>Position overview:<br/> The EHS Consultant will maintain plant environmental health and safety data management systems while overseeing regulatory documentation and compliance. This role will assist with the completion of regulatory reports for EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include tracking, reporting, and analyzing safety and environmental performance metrics, supporting sustainability initiatives, and maintaining environmental health and safety action registers. The consultant will also participate in plant environmental and safety committees and develop and maintain training plans in collaboration with vendors and department leaders. </div><div> </div><div>Skills Required:</div><ul><li>Environmental, Health & Safety compliance knowledge</li><li>Regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA)</li><li>Data tracking and performance metrics analysis</li><li>Advanced organizational skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently with limited guidance</li></ul><div> </div><div>Skills Preferred:</div><ul><li>Construction safety experience</li></ul><div>Experience Required:</div><ul><li>5-7 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance in a manufacturing environment</li></ul><div>Experience Preferred:</div><ul><li>Not Provided</li></ul><div>Education Required:</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li></ul><div> </div><div>Our hiring process:<br/> After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.</div>

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<p>Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.</p>
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<p>Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.</p>
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<p>To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website <a href="http://www.impactbusinessgroup.com">www.impactbusinessgroup.com</a> to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
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