Sustainability Intern - Military Veterans
at EnerSys
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
What We’re Offering (Benefits can vary depending upon work status)
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
- Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continentally strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.
Compensation Range: $19/hour
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
Job Purpose
You are enthusiastic, ambitious, and naturally curious, looking for a challenge and a chance to make a real impact with a company at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy. You have strong attention to detail, superior writing and organizational skills, and know your way around Microsoft PowerPoint (or similar). You are comfortable and appreciate working with colleagues around the globe.
The Position
The Sustainability Intern will support the Global Sustainability team as we seek to move quickly along the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) maturity curve. The intern will report to the Global Sustainability Manager and work closely with the Senior Director of Global Sustainability. The intern will be exposed to the full array of ESG topics, including supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts as needed.
Duration
The internship duration will last the summer of 2025, commencing in May 2025 with completion in August 2025 with possibility of extension into the Fall 2025. Hours will be flexible to accommodate school and schedules but on average, approximately 30-40 hours a week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with research specifically benchmarking, trends and data around climate, energy and water efficiency, waste and ESG topics as needed
- Support the sustainability data collection effort
- Data analysis to identify trends in GHG emissions, resource consumption and more
- Update and expand the top-customer ESG commitment overview
- Project management tasks, including for third party sustainability assessments such as EcoVadis
- Draft articles for the “Stories Worth Sharing” and “People Powering Sustainability at EnerSys” website page; draft social media
- Support the DEI team as needed
- General support for the day-to-day efforts of the sustainability team as needed
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a minimum of an undergraduate degree with a sustainability-focused course of study.
- Familiarity with ESG concepts and frameworks
- Microsoft Office
- Superior writing and research skills
- Ability to work both as an individual and as part of a team
- Multi-cultural sensibilities
- Organized and efficient worker; ability to keep track of multiple projects and tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work remotely effectively
- Experience with community outreach programs and student organizations
- Experience with event planning and meeting facilitation
- Graduate student candidates preferred
General Job Requirements
- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
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EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We complement our extensive line of motive power, reserve power, aerospace/defense and specialty batteries with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the Power/Full Solution for stored DC power products.
Join a Winning Team
EnerSys takes great pride in recognizing our military veterans for their service by offering positions within our organization in which they can utilize transferrable skills and expertise learned in the military.
In the US, we also incorporated our commitment to hire military veterans into our affirmative action plan as a way to show our continued support. Whether you are active, transitioning back into the workforce, veteran or military spouse, we support you.
Reading, PA
Why Join EnerSys
EnerSys takes great pride in recognizing our military veterans for their service by offering positions within our organization in which they can utilize transferrable skills and expertise learned in the military. In the United States, we've integrated our dedication to hiring military veterans into our affirmative action plan, demonstrating our ongoing support. Whether you are active, transitioning back into the workforce, veteran or military spouse, we support you.
As a global company, we provide diverse career paths across the globe, spanning various fields. Our aim is to foster an environment that is both stimulating and fulfilling. Each employee is empowered to make an impact individually, while our collective efforts contribute to global change. Join us and experience a workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed with enthusiasm, and where you can unleash your full potential for learning and growth. Some of the career opportunities we have available are in:
- Office
- Technical
- Field
- Production
- And more
Our Core Values
Our values symbolize the actions, attitudes, qualities and behaviors we use every day to ensure we are: "Powering the Future-Everywhere for Everyone". EnerSys aspires to achieve ONE EnerSys culture and become an Employer of Choice by ensuring:
1. Our values are well-understood at all levels of our company.
2. Our team leaders grasp the art of engaging their employees and embody the role of a people manager here at EnerSys.
3. Our employees' work is meaningful and purposeful and aligned with EnerSys' vision.
To learn more about our core values: https://rmvets.com/3JyfwR9
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
“Our company is committed to fostering a culture that deeply values and respects diversity and inclusion. Let’s work together peacefully and open our hearts and minds to a more just and fair society. While we can’t necessarily change the world, we can start here at EnerSys”, Dave Shaffer, President & CEO.
Benefits
The benefit program at EnerSys reflects our commitment to providing a choice of benefits that responds to the changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of the benefits offered include: health insurance, paid time off, pension plan, education reimbursement, and much more. In addition, we offer competitive salaries, service awards, recognition awards, career development programs, work/life balance and a fun/safe working environment.
Watch our YouTube video to learn why you should join a winning team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwnmIxrhnTk