When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

This Co-op position, which is part of the Verizon Campus Program, will give you a chance to channel your drive and enthusiasm. You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive.The employee will conduct analysis on Verizon's electronic waste recycling program to provide recommendations on strategies going forward. The final outcome will be a recommendation to Verizon on the feasibility of alternative recycling technologies and their potential impact on both financial and sustainability metrics. This project will continue Verizon’s progress towards 100% diversion of electronic waste from landfills. The employee will conduct Stakeholder mapping, project finance, optimization, operations analysis, supply chain, and business strategy. They will utilize Systems Optimization, System Modeling, Continuous Improvement, and Network Analysis to accomplish their goals.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to:

• Work in cross-functional teams.

• Gain exposure in key areas such as reverse supply chain planning, sustainability analytics, and business strategy.

• Develop your professional network within Verizon.

• Understand how Verizon delivers innovative solutions to business and people across the world.

• You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

You’ll need to have:

• Current enrollment in a MBA or Master's degree program in Materials Science or directly related area (i.e. Logistics, Supply Chain, Strategic Management, Data Science, Engineering) or equivalent major with an expected completion date between December 2025 and June 2026.

• This co-op position is limited to students enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management (MIT) who are currently enrolled in the MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) Program.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Previous internship or work experience in one or more of the following: Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Analytics & Data Science, or Manufacturing.

• Experience in analytics, finance and budgeting.

• Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship management and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, leadership and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving, team environment.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity ****

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.