Sustainability Intern - Long Beach, CA (Finance)
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech's Long Beach, CA office is currently seeking a Sustainability Intern. The intern will support the LA Green Business Project by assisting with various tasks aimed at promoting sustainable business practices. This role involves on-site visits, conducting audits, filling out certification applications, conducting outreach, and tracking progress using the internal CRM system. This position may have hybrid work arrangements, but the candidate must reside within 30 miles of the local Long Beach, CA office.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- On-Site Visits: Assist in conducting site visits to evaluate businesses' sustainability practices.
- Audits: Perform audits to assess compliance with green business standards.
- Certification Applications: Help in completing and submitting applications for green business certifications.
- Outreach: Engage with local businesses and stakeholders to promote the project and its benefits.
- CRM Tracking: Monitor and update progress in the internal CRM system to ensure accurate tracking of project milestones.
Qualifications:
- HS diploma.
- Strong interest in sustainability and environmental practices.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using CRM software is a plus.
- Ability to be on feet for 2-3 hours.
- Ability to travel and complete field work (approx. 25-50% of travel required).
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Target hire rate: $20.00 / hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
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