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Sustainability Intern

Burlington Stores · Burlington, VT

Applies on Workday≈$56-$64/hr

Role overview

What you'll own

  • You will gain real-world experience through:
  • You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.

Requirements and eligibility

  • A hybrid schedule that aligns with team and business needs, including participation in required in-person internship programming, orientation, key meetings, and other activities as applicable.
  • Relocation benefits for eligible candidates.
  • Coordinating data and documentation required for sustainability disclosures.
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Energy Management, Climate Studies, or a related field.

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Sep 8, 2026

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Position Overview Sustainability Intern Job Description: If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career in sustainability, environmental analytics, environmental compliance, energy management, renewable energy, or greenhouse gas emissions, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Sustainability Intern!

Our Burlington: In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.

Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry.

Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ Our Internship Program: Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington, and here is a preview of what you can expect: •A 10-week summer program featuring leadership development workshops, classroom-style training, peer-to-peer engagement, and community service projects.

•Hands-on exposure through shadowing opportunities to gain insight into Burlington’s operations and the off-price retail business model. •Direct mentorship from a Burlington associate who will serve as your “buddy” for support, coaching, and guidance throughout the summer.

•A hybrid schedule that aligns with team and business needs, including participation in required in-person internship programming, orientation, key meetings, and other activities as applicable.

(Subject to change.) •Relocation benefits for eligible candidates. A Day in the Life Day in the Life of a Sustainability Intern As a Sustainability Intern, you will support Burlington’s Sustainability, Environmental Compliance and Analytics team through hands-on exposure to environmental data analytics, renewable energy management, environmental compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will gain real-world experience through: Sustainability Data Analytics • Analyzing data trends and anomalies in energy and waste performance and preparing summaries to support internal reporting and decision-making.

• Supporting the development and maintenance of forecasting models for energy and waste data, including updating inputs and assisting with output analysis.

• Coordinating with Energy Engineering and internal teams to develop and implement project planning based on environmental analytics findings, including opportunity identification, resolution tracking progress, and resulting savings models and validation.

Renewable Energy Analytics • Compiling and tracking renewable energy credits (RECs) from multiple sources. • Monitoring and managing active solar arrays to ensure optimal performance.

This includes energy production trending and initiating repairs and maintenance for owned solar. • Supporting improvements to renewable energy data tracking and reporting processes.

Environmental Compliance • Coordinating data and documentation required for sustainability disclosures. • Assisting the Sustainability team in the preparation of data sets and reporting for various federal, state, and local environmental compliance programs.

• Assisting in identifying and addressing gaps in data controls and compliance processes. You'll Come With Our Sustainability Interns • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Energy Management, Climate Studies, or a related field.

• Expected to complete a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 and May 2028. • Interest in sustainability, environmental analytics, energy and waste data, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and/or quantitative analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.

• Demonstrated interest in learning, problem solving, and applying new concepts. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and stay organized in a dynamic environment.

• Interest in data analysis, sustainability data management, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Familiarity with utility billing, energy consumption, waste management, or greenhouse gas emissions concepts is beneficial but not required.

This role requires travel to Burlington offices, vendor appointments, market visits, and store locations throughout the region. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.

Our Compensation and Benefits • An hourly pay of $23 per hour. • An associate discount for in-store purchases. • Complimentary on-site gym. Our Caring Company At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person.

We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding.

Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.

Additional information is available at:  https://www.burlington.com/about/id/ What happens after you submit your application? You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email.

This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.

Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.

Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $23.00 - $23.

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