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About the Role
The full-time Sustainability Intern will support the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives across RQAM's commercial properties. This internship provides practical exposure to environmental management within green buildings, sustainability reporting stakeholder engagement and ESG programmes within a portfolio of Grade A commercial buildings.
The intern will work under the Sustainability team to support environmental initiatives, such as the implementation of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), tenant engagement activities, and performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of the ISO 14001 EMS.
- Track environmental objectives, targets, and action plans.
- Support preparation of management review materials and EMS-related reports.
- Environmental Performance Monitoring
- Assist in collecting, analysing, and reporting environmental performance data, including energy consumption, water consumption, waste generation and carbon emissions.
- Support data verification and quality checks for sustainability reporting.
- Prepare dashboards and presentation materials to communicate sustainability performance.
- Tenant Engagement & Sustainability Programmes
- Support the planning and execution of tenant engagement activities and sustainability campaigns.
- Assist in organising sustainability-related events, workshops, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes.
- Coordinate event logistics, registrations, communications, and feedback collection.
- Develop sustainability communication materialsand newsletters.
- Engage tenants to encourage participation in environmental programmes and initiatives.
- Sustainability Reporting & Communications
- Support the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
- Assist in coordination and documentation for sustainability reporting and assurance.
- Support the development of sustainability-related content for internal and external communications.
Requirements
- University undergraduate pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Management, Environmental Studies, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management, and ESG.
- Familiarity with sustainability concepts and environmental reporting will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, environmental management systems, or green building certifications would be beneficial.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.