Sustainability Intern

Role Overview 

Smith is seeking a highly analytical, independent, and curious Summer Sustainability Intern to support our company’s sustainability disclosures and carbon accounting system management. This research- and analysis-driven internship is designed to: 

• Evaluate the quality and completeness of Smith’s climate disclosures 
• Identify gaps relative to external reporting frameworks 
• Help design scalable, auditable internal processes for carbon accounting data collection and reporting 

The intern will collaborate across multiple departments, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Trading, Learning & Development, and Marketing, to enhance the clarity, consistency, and usability of sustainability data and strategy to strengthen internal data governance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct a structured CDP gap analysis and support 2026 CDP reporting by: 
  • Reviewing existing disclosures against current CDP requirements 
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance data completeness, strengthen methodologies, and refine narrative clarity 
  • Developing an evidence-based set of recommendations to improve narrative clarity, internal alignment, and auditability 
  • Support drafting and refining CDP responses and updating supporting internal evidence 
• Lead analytical workstreams to improve upon FY 2025 carbon accounting practices in preparation for FY 2026 reporting, including: 
  • Evaluate data quality, availability, and risks across emissions categories in collaboration with  
  • Develop and maintain carbon accounting and reporting process documentation in , including: 
    • Step-by-step process descriptions 
    • Roles and responsibilities (i.e., RACI-style documentation) 
    • Calculation methodologies, assumptions, and control points aligned with the GHG Protocol 
  • Use Jira to track data gaps, dependencies, and required follow-up actions 
  • Support organization and validation of emissions and sustainability data within Novisto (our sustainability data management partner) 
• Present complex analysis in a clear and actionable format, such as gap analysis summaries, process maps, internal guidance documents, and technical memos, tailored for the Smith Sustainability Group and senior leadership. 

Specific Qualifications (“must haves”)

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate and develop strategy narratives, governance structures, and technical documentation 
• Clear and structured written communication skills, particularly for technical and process documentation 
• Familiarity with CDP reporting, GHG Protocol, TCFD recommendations, and corporate greenhouse gas inventories 
• Demonstrated independence, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 
• Coursework or experience in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, corporate ESG disclosures, or audit-style gap analysis 
• Experience with tools such as Confluence, Jira, ESG data management platforms , carbon accounting software , or similar systems. 
• Strong organizational and time management abilities 

Reporting Structure and Expected Outcomes 

This position reports to the Global Sustainability Analyst and involves close collaboration with senior-level executives dedicated to sustainability strategy and program development. The intern will work cross-functionally within a well-defined analytical scope, contributing to the integration of robust, auditable sustainability disclosures and carbon accounting processes across business operations. 

Dates: Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 7th (10 weeks)

Location: Fully in Office at 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040

Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.

Smith is an equal opportunity employer./Affirmative Action Employer.

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.