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Freeport-McMoRan · 3 weeks ago

2026 Summer Internship - Environmental Science or Sustainability - Hybrid

Phoenix, AZ USA 85004-2121

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$26.50/hr - $33.25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. This internship provides technical support for the Sustainability Department, focusing on Responsible Sourcing, Climate Change, and Human Rights, while assisting with various projects and data management tasks.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting and recording due diligence on environmental and human rights risks in the supply chain

Assists in developing and maintaining datasets to record actions for various purposes

Assists in reviewing and maintaining collaboration platforms for the Sustainability Team

Conducts human rights or climate change related research to enable team in decision-making, including benchmarking against competitors, peers or others in the value chain

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Environmental ScienceData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor's or higher, in Environmental Science or closely related field OR

Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor's or higher in Environmental Science or closely related field

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

Highly accurate and detail oriented

Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure

Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment

Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English

Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see

Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws