Sustainability Data And Communications Intern

Summary

Join Once Upon a Farm, a Public Benefit Corporation and B Corp, as a Sustainability Intern! This internship focuses on internal and external sustainability communications and data management related to packaging and ESG initiatives. You will support the Sustainability Department's overarching strategy through competitive analyses and research, develop engaging internal and external communications, organize and analyze data for reporting, and contribute to other projects. The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and organizational skills. This is a part-time, remote internship with a competitive hourly rate and benefits including 401k matching, employee discounts, and paid volunteer time off. The ideal candidate is a graduate student with a passion for sustainability and experience in related fields.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in graduate school and pursuing a degree(s) in Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field
• A track record of working independently to complete projects
• The ability to effectively work in a remote environment and navigate ambiguity
• Experience and savvy with spreadsheets; experience with Power BI is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience distilling complex topics into digestible communications
• Clear and organized writing capabilities and an ability to adapt to different audiences
• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven work environment
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms
• Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year. Anticipate possible travel up to a few times each quarter
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive analyses to inform department strategy on topics ranging from climate action plans, and ESG disclosure, to effective sustainability communications tactics and more
• Conduct desktop research as necessary on a variety of sustainability topics such as packaging policy, donation outlets in agricultural communities, cooler recycling programs, and strategies for scope 3 decarbonization
• Develop engaging internal multimedia education materials on foundational topics such as organic agriculture, packaging & circularity, and more
• Develop effective external-facing communications via blogs and social posts. Working with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and execute in coordination with relevant team members
• Support the cross-functional team to establish automatic reporting capabilities
• Update all packaging & raw material data records as new information comes in
• Develop data visualizations for key initiatives
• Support with ESG and other sustainability reporting
• At the end of the internship, you’ll be asked to share a 5–10 minute presentation on one thing you worked on during your internship here, what you learned, and how you hope to apply any learnings from your time here toward your future career

Preferred Qualifications

Experience storytelling with video and multimedia, a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• Employee Discounts and quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries
• Cell and Internet Stipend
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• This role pays $22.00 per hour
• This is a part-time, hourly internship, not to exceed 29 hours per week
• We anticipate this intern will work 12-16 hours per week during the school semester, and 29 hours per week during the summer
• Estimated Duration: May 2025 to November 2025 (or six months from the date of hire)