The sustainability space is rapidly evolving, and businesses need strong data and analytics to support their sustainability goals. As a Data Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Cox Conserves' sustainability initiatives. You'll work closely with the Data Analysis Manager and Sr. Director, Environmental Sustainability, learning how data analysis drives strategic decision-making.
This internship is designed for students or recent graduates passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to develop their analytical skills. You'll receive mentorship, training, and exposure to real-world sustainability data challenges.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Drive proof-of-concept AI projects to enrich the team's AI toolkit and catalyze AI solution development.
- Assist in executing recurring jobs to support data pipeline, quality assurance (QA), and reporting workstreams under supervision.
- Support the automation of manual tasks to improve efficiency and quality, leveraging AI when appropriate.
- Participate in the design and development of future state data pipelines, learning new technologies as needed.
- Help simplify and standardize internal reports for use across the organization.
- Learn to identify data quality issues and assist in resolving them, including presenting findings to team members.
- Contribute to the documentation of the data pipeline, QA, and reporting processes for business use.
- Prioritize and deliver assigned work using a logical and methodical process.
Day-to-day duties may include:
- Assist with recurring QA jobs and analyze output with guidance.
- Support investigation and resolution of data quality issues.
- Help maintain dashboards and identify modification needs as data sources evolve.
- Participate in tool and platform migrations of existing solutions.
- Work with internal and external data sources to support environmental data collection and quality.
- Ensure data/reporting complies with applicable environmental reporting standards (e.g., GHG, GRI) and company policies.
Qualifications:
This individual will have:
- Passion for Environmental Sustainability.
- Willingness to learn and tackle new problems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Interest in developing analytical and technical skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Coursework or experience with analytics, reporting, data mining, or data visualization (class projects, internships, etc.).
- Familiarity with SQL and/or Python (coursework or personal projects).
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Preferred:
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) through coursework or projects.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric) is a plus.
- Interest in sustainability metrics, reporting, or environmental data.
- Familiarity with sustainability regulations or standards is a plus.
This internship offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful sustainability projects, and develop skills for a future career in data analytics and environmental sustainability.
Don't miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!
Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.
USD 24.23 - 36.35 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $24.23 - $36.35/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Coursework or experience with analytics, reporting, data mining, or data visualization
- Familiarity with SQL and/or Python through coursework or personal projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Microsoft Fabric
- Interest in sustainability metrics, reporting, or environmental data
- Familiarity with sustainability regulations or standards
- Passion for environmental sustainability
- Willingness to learn and tackle new problems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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