Environmental Compliance Summer Intern - Military Veterans

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

ELMG-Midwest is seeking a Summer Intern for 2025 as part of WM's Corporate Summer Internship Program to support full-time staff on site-related work. This internship will provide hands-on experience in environmental operations, data analytics, and project optimization within the Upper Midwest Market Area. The position will be based in the ELMG offices at the Upper Midwest Market Area office in Germantown, Wisconsin, with work focused in the metro Milwaukee area.

The intern will assist District Managers (DMs) and Landfill Operations Managers (LOMs) on various projects, including:

• Site operations & maintenance (O&M) activities
• Site-specific data analytics
• Efficiency improvement initiatives
• Process optimization projects

Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to collections and disposal operations, as well as Air and Landfill Gas Operations within the Upper Midwest Market Area.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support O&M activities at WM sites, assisting with operational assessments and project execution.
• Perform data analysis and reporting to identify trends and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with WM staff on special projects aimed at improving workflows and operational processes.
• Gain exposure to waste management collections and disposal operations through engagement with Upper Midwest MA staff.
• Participate in Air and Landfill Gas Operations projects, where applicable.
• Assist with environmental compliance, safety initiatives, and regulatory documentation.
• Attend training sessions, site visits, and professional development activities to enhance industry knowledge.

III. Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks (Summer 2025, starting late May)
• Location: Germantown, WI (Metro Milwaukee Area)
• Paid Internship Opportunity
• Future Opportunities: Strong candidates may be invited back for a second internship in Summer 2026, with potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Interns must have a high school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing a bachelor's degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship. Completed Course Work Hours: 60.0
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Familiarity with data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Interest in environmental operations and sustainability.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Willingness to work in both office and field environments.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

ABOUT US

ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.