Sustainability Internships

About the Program

ARAMARK's Sustainability Internship Program is hosted in partnership with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The program is designed to meet a growing need for employees who have a practical understanding of sustainability initiatives plus fundamental business knowledge.  

The program provides young professionals with corporate experience and creates an awareness of the role sustainability can play in all jobs by engaging interns in hands-on sustainability initiatives for ARAMARK clients at schools, universities, hospitals, national parks, stadiums, businesses and other locations in the US and internationally.

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How to Apply

To learn about this year's internship positions and locations, visit the Student Conservation Association (SCA) website.

All applicants must apply directly through SCA. If only applying for an ARAMARK internship through SCA, the $25 application fee is waived.

Check the ARAMARK and SCA websites regularly for updates. 

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How It Works

Interns are hired for a period of 6 to 9 months to work at one ARAMARK client location where they focus on specific sustainability initiatives while finding the right balance between fiscal responsibility and models of operational excellence.

In their roles, ARAMARK sustainability interns collaborate internally and externally to offer expertise and practical solutions to help clients meet their environmental and social commitments in a variety of areas, including purchasing, building operations, energy and water conservation, health and wellness, community involvement and waste management.

Depending upon the scope of responsibilities, positions are full time (40 hrs.) or part time (20 hrs.). Positions are paid $10/hr and start dates are flexible within a few weeks, determined by the specific hiring manager.

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Participant Profiles

Click here to learn about the 2012 class of sustainability interns, including project details, biographies and details from the Training and Orientation program held in Philadelphia in May 2012. Click here to view the 2012 Environmental Sustainability Internship Program news release.

Click here to learn about the 2011 class of interns and details about their projects.

Click here to view news releases, blogs and more from our Sustainability Interns.

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Eligibility & Benefits

The internship program is open to individuals interested in food services, facilities management, communications and marketing, finance, risk management, and other areas. Participants in this program will gain broad experience, thus developing their skill sets as prospective leaders across ARAMARK management.

Eligibility: Undergraduate (juniors and seniors only) or graduate students, and recent graduates early in their career; maximum of 5 years professional experience. Academic degree, experience or interest specific or related to environmental, sustainability, nutrition, business, public relations, facilities management, culinary and more are strongly preferred (details will vary by position). Studies, knowledge or career interests in hospitality or facilities services strongly preferred.

Wages and Benefits: Interns are paid by ARAMARK at a rate of $10/hr. Health insurance coverage is available at no extra cost to the intern. Details on the coverage are provided prior to the time of an intern’s hire. Relocation is not available for interns.

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Selection Criteria

Each internship location is different and the specific skills required for each position may vary by position. However, there are a common set of attributes that the ideal applicants should possess:

• Self-starter who is able to independently develop and manage projects
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of the importance of meeting unique client and consumer needs
• Capacity and know-how to navigate the challenges of implementing environmental sustainability initiatives
• Interest working in the business world, and infusing environmental sustainability into operational roles

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Training & Orientation

A mandatory training and orientation for all interns is held at the ARAMARK headquarters in Philadelphia, PA before the internship begins. During this time, interns learn about ARAMARK, the SCA, project responsibilities, and receive additional subject matter training. Interns may also receive specific on-the-job training at their client location, depending on the needs of their location.

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ARAMARK & SCA Partnership

About the Student Conservation Association (SCA)
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nation’s largest non-advocacy environmental organization dedicated to developing tomorrow’s conservation leaders by providing hands-on service opportunities to protect parks and urban green spaces, restore the environment, and raise awareness of the natural world. 

About the Partnership
ARAMARK’s partnership with SCA is founded upon the mutual belief that tomorrow’s workforce must be equipped with environmental knowledge and skills. Through the Sustainability Internship Program, we are identifying, training and developing future employees who understand the practical application of environmental and social issues and fundamental business operations. As such, this program serves as a career pathway for the emerging workforce in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

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Have a Question?

Questions about the application process, visit SCA’s website.

Questions about the internship program, contact ARAMARK at SustyInternships@aramark.com 

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