Intern - Environmental Affairs (Fall 2018) Req #: WHQ00001733-GT
Location: Chicago, IL US Job Category:Intern - MBA & Undergrad We have a
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Environmental Affairs Department Help United take actions today to shape
an environmentally sustainable future. Job overview and responsibilities
The United Airlines Environmental Affairs internship is designed to give
enrolled students insights into environmental policy, compliance,
sustainability, and environmental strategy within one of the largest
airlines in the world. The internship combines a student's academic and
career interests with valuable work experience in the commercial
aviation environment. The Environmental Affairs intern will serve as an
internal consultant, providing business analyses to management of
various operating divisions on environmental challenges and
opportunities facing the airline. This may include the following areas
of focus: * Reporting on sustainability performance * Emissions
reduction projects * Measuring Uniteds environmental impact *
Identifying potential stakeholder communication and award opportunities
- Auditing recycling and waste management procedures * Analyzing
environmental policy landscape The intern will also gather and analyze
information, interpret data from various sources, and consider available
solutions or alternative methods of proceeding. Additionally, the
Environmental Affairs intern will study organizational changes,
communications, information flow, and gathering and organizing
information regarding environmental problems and procedures. This is a
full-time internship (40 hours per week) for three months of the fall
semester at our office in downtown Chicago. Required Qualifications * A
clear interest in and passion for environmental issues * Must be a
current undergraduate student * Excellent written and verbal
communication skills - please upload a cover letter with your submission
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs * Strong
quantitative and problem-solving skills * Solid interpersonal skills and
able to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment * Travel up to 25%
may be required * Must be legally authorized to work in the United
States for any employer without sponsorship now AND in the future *
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications *
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred Qualifications * Senior status in undergraduate * Strong GPA *
Aviation background ------------ Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT