2020 Sustainability Intern

When you join an organisation, the question many ask is what will life be like? The question we ask you is, what difference will you make? No matter your role within Sanofi Australia and New Zealand, you are able to make a difference.

Sanofi, Empowering Life

The Sanofi Internship Program is a paid six-month program for undergraduates where you will gain hands-hands on' training through real-world experience in your chosen area of study.

Working 2 days a week alongside a supportive team, we will collaborate with you during this time to develop your skills in preparation for your entry into the corporate world.

As an intern, you will have a setlist of objectives and tasks to work towards. A designated mentor will work closely with you throughout the program, providing regular meetings to go over completed work and create a vision for future goals. You will also have monthly catch-ups and workshops with fellow interns to develop your soft skills

Our Health, Safety and Environment team are seeking a passionate and motivated intern to champion the sustainability initiatives for our Industrial Affairs site in Virginia. You must be able to commit to working 2 days a week at our offices in Virginia.

Your priorities in this role will include:

• Coordinating and implementing the Sustainability Project for the Virginia site.
• Conducting a full waste stream analysis of the site, including incoming materials such as ingredients and packaging.
• Establishing a baseline of current sustainability metrics, including waste, water, gas and electricity usage throughout the site.
• Highlighting and recommending improvements through existing knowledge or research conducted.
• Drafting a sustainability action plan for the site.

Selection Criteria:

• You must be currently in your penultimate year of an undergraduate degree studying Environmental Science or similar
• Understanding of sustainability programmes and corporate social responsibility
• Passionate and enthusiastic about environmental initiatives
• Demonstrated experience or studies in conducting analysis
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Organised with the ability to manage your time efficiently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a can-do approach

If you would like to apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria and the question below. Your cover letter should be no more than 2 pages

" Which conservation and environmental issues are of particular interest to you and why?" (150 words max)

At Sanofi, we encourage an inclusive working environment. Please let the recruitment team know if you require any adjustments through the recruitment process or to enable you to successfully conduct your role.

Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.