Sustainability Intern - Summer 2027
Burlington Stores
- Location
- 00000 - Burlington Corporate Office
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
Position
Overview Sustainability Intern Job Description: If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career in sustainability, environmental analytics, environmental compliance, energy management, renewable energy, or greenhouse gas emissions, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Sustainability Intern! Our Burlington: In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry. Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ Our Internship Program: Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington, and here is a preview of what you can expect: •A 10-week summer program featuring leadership development workshops, classroom-style training, peer-to-peer engagement, and community service projects. •Hands-on exposure through shadowing opportunities to gain insight into Burlington’s operations and the off-price retail business model. •Direct mentorship from a Burlington associate who will serve as your “buddy” for support, coaching, and guidance throughout the summer. •A hybrid schedule that aligns with team and business needs, including participation in required in-person internship programming, orientation, key meetings, and other activities as applicable. (Subject to change.) •Relocation benefits for eligible candidates. A Day in the Life Day in the Life of a Sustainability Intern As a Sustainability Intern, you will support Burlington’s Sustainability, Environmental Compliance and Analytics team through hands-on exposure to environmental data analytics, renewable energy management, environmental compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. You will gain real-world experience through: Sustainability Data Analytics Analyzing data trends and anomalies in energy and waste performance and preparing summaries to support internal reporting and decision-making. Supporting the development and maintenance of forecasting models for energy and waste data, including updating inputs and assisting with output analysis. Coordinating with Energy Engineering and internal teams to develop and implement project planning based on environmental analytics findings, including opportunity identification, resolution tracking progress, and resulting savings models and validation. Renewable Energy Analytics Compiling and tracking renewable energy credits (RECs) from multiple sources. Monitoring and managing active solar arrays to ensure optimal performance. This includes energy production trending and initiating repairs and maintenance for owned solar. Supporting improvements to renewable energy data tracking and reporting processes. Environmental Compliance Coordinating data and documentation required for sustainability disclosures. Assisting the Sustainability team in the preparation of data sets and reporting for various federal, state, and local environmental compliance programs. Assisting in identifying and addressing gaps in data controls and compliance processes. You'll Come With Our Sustainability Interns Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Energy Management, Climate Studies, or a related field. Expected to complete a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 and May 2028. Interest in sustainability, environmental analytics, energy and waste data, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and/or quantitative analysis. Proficiency in