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Perdue Farms · 4 weeks ago

Environmental Sustainability Intern - Summer 2026

Salisbury, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business committed to sustainability. The Environmental Sustainability Intern will support initiatives across the company's environmental strategy, gaining hands-on experience in climate, regenerative agriculture, and ESG reporting over a 10-12 week summer internship.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting and organizing data for greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting

Help analyze Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, especially supply chain data

Conduct basic research on climate regulations and risk

Help prepare information for sustainability reports, customer requests, and ESG questionnaires

Conduct research on industry best practices and peer company programs

Maintain organized files and data for internal teams

Attend team meetings to learn and assist with project coordination when needed

Collaborate with departments such as operations, grain supply, procurement, and communications

Qualification

Environmental ScienceSustainability FrameworksMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership SkillsTeamwork Skills

Required

Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Engineering, Business, or related field

Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher

Must be proficient at Microsoft Office and able to learn new software

Possess strong analytical, communication and time management skills

Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently or effectively in a team environment

Preferred

Strongly prefer a rising Junior or Senior who has completed at least 2 college-level communication courses

Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, regenerative agriculture concepts)

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns

Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor

Learning Workshops

Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms

Interaction with Senior Leadership

Housing Stipend

Company

Perdue Farms

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Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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