Data Driven Sustainability Intern

Shure is a global manufacturer of audio equipment. The Data-Driven Sustainability Intern will support sustainability goals through collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data, while helping explore AI-enabled insights and develop a Sustainability Agent. The role will also contribute to data governance, process documentation, reporting, and sustainability initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Collect, organize, and maintain data related to various sustainability metrics including energy usage, waste management, and carbon emissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and improve data collection processes
• Conduct detailed data analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Identify and document key data sources, data collection methods, and data management procedures
• Conduct research on sustainability best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements
• Develop comprehensive business process documentation of data requirements, flow, and needs, ensuring clarity and consistency across all sustainability projects
• Maintain databases and dashboards to track sustainability performance
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support sustainability initiatives through data-driven insights and recommendations
• Support the exploration and application of AI tools to generate sustainability insights, streamline reporting, and improve data-driven recommendations
• Contribute to the development of a Sustainability Agent by helping define use cases, data inputs, reporting needs, prompts, workflows, and success measures
• Assist in community outreach and sustainability education programs as needed

What they're looking for:

• The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students
• This Internship is Hybrid in Niles, IL
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in data collection, organization, and analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools and software such as Excel, Tableau, or similar
• Interest in AI, automation, prompt engineering, or intelligent agent development to support sustainability analytics and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about sustainability and making a positive environmental impact
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas

Benefits:

• Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses.
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Hybrid work arrangement