Sustainability Intern, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Sustainability Department

Vantage's Sustainability team works cross-functionally to embed sustainability into the design, development, and operation of resilient digital infrastructure to deliver long-term value for stakeholders. We act as strategic thought partners, identifying sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and building compelling business cases for initiatives that advance our business and deliver measurable, cost-effective impact. Through data-driven insights, we shape global, regional, and site-level sustainability strategies, set enterprise standards, enable execution, and communicate with clarity - accelerating Vantage's growth while achieving shared sustainability goals.

Position Overview

This role will be based on-site in Denver, CO.

Vantage is looking for a self-starting Intern to support sustainability research, strategy development, and data collection. This position provides strategic and technical support for the Sustainability team at Vantage Data Centers. The selected candidate will assist with projects related to sustainability topics such as greenhouse gas management, water risk, biodiversity impact, and energy management. Projects may include creating internal research reports, supporting development of water-related goals and strategies, and assisting with collection and analysis of sustainability metrics.

Essential Job Functions

Benchmarking Research:

• Research and report on industry sustainability goals, programs and achievements. Benchmark Vantage's sustainability programs against competition, leading companies and customers.
• Present the results in a clear, concise format. Utilize data and other compelling evidence to make recommendations for the future of Vantage's goals and programs.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Data Collection & Analysis

• Support the collection of Scope 3 value chain GHG emissions data.

Water Strategy:

• Assist with the development of Vantage's Water Positive goal through research and data collection.

Innovation Research

• Research and share insights on innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions, water consumption, circularity, and biodiversity impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments to identify challenges and develop solutions to create opportunities for improvement.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, or similar.

Experience:

• Rising Junior or Senior status, or graduate student.
• Minimum GPA requirement - 3.0.
• Previous Internship experience preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Deep interest in sustainability, corporate responsibility, environmental policy, and/or Green Building is strongly desired.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including utilizing Microsoft Excel for data collection and analysis.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability topics including greenhouse gas emissions accounting, waste diversion, energy, and water conservation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing business presentations.
• Friendly positive attitude, self-motivated, organized, and flexible individual who can work independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications is required, experience with Power BI and other data visualization tools is a plus.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $20-$25/hr.
• We will have 2 intern cohort timeframes to choose from: June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 and June 22nd, 2026 - August 28th, 2026

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!