Sustainability Intern
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation’s largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports. The MAC’s airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesota’s extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe who arrive or depart through MAC airports each year.
To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at yolanda.burckhardt@mspmac.org or 612-713-8713.
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026.
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org.
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.
Job Summary
The sustainability intern will contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives at one of the nation's busiest airport systems. This internship offers hands-on analytical research, and communications experience. The Sustainability Intern will be an active member of MAC’s Sustainability Department, providing direct support to the MAC’s Energy and Building Performance Manager and the MAC’s Sustainability Engagement Coordinator. The position will also regularly interact with the MAC’s Waste Specialist and Sustainable Design and Construction Manager. The internship will have a primary focus on supporting the MAC’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, and will also provide support for the water, waste, and engagement goals as needed. The Intern will participate in monthly Sustainability Working Group meetings for all four goal areas.
Job Duties
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.
- Length: Summer - 12 weeks
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Start date: June 1, 2026
- Location: 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation’s largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports. The MAC’s airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesota’s extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe who arrive or depart through MAC airports each year.
To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at yolanda.burckhardt@mspmac.org or 612-713-8713.
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026.
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org.
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.
Job Summary
The sustainability intern will contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives at one of the nation's busiest airport systems. This internship offers hands-on analytical research, and communications experience. The Sustainability Intern will be an active member of MAC’s Sustainability Department, providing direct support to the MAC’s Energy and Building Performance Manager and the MAC’s Sustainability Engagement Coordinator. The position will also regularly interact with the MAC’s Waste Specialist and Sustainable Design and Construction Manager. The internship will have a primary focus on supporting the MAC’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, and will also provide support for the water, waste, and engagement goals as needed. The Intern will participate in monthly Sustainability Working Group meetings for all four goal areas.
Job Duties
- 25% Create and refine inventories of energy-using assets and systems across the MAC’s seven metropolitan airports (e.g., gas-fired equipment, climate controls, and lighting).
- 25% Analyze data from MAC data platforms to inform sustainability efforts (e.g., use B3 Benchmarking platform to drive energy conservation, and EV charger's platform to assess utilization and electrical demand).
- 15% Develop memos, PowerPoints, emails, charts and graphs to communicate findings and recommendations. The final deliverable from internship will be in the form of a short report and PowerPoint.
- 10% Assist MAC staff in conducting sustainability assessments (e.g., energy audits, waste audits, and/or multi-faceted sustainability assessments)
- 10% Research and recommend sustainable policies, technologies and programs as needed.
- 5% Collaborate with the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator to support the creation of communications products (e.g., the Sustainability Department’s monthly newsletter).
- 5% Actively participate in Sustainability Working Group meetings (Emissions, Water, Waste, and Engagement Groups each meet monthly)
- 5% Participate in MAC’s internship professional development and aviation-learning opportunities.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) in sustainability or other related fields such as environmental/climate science, data science, engineering, anthropology/psychology/sociology, communications/marketing, or planning/policy.
- Coursework or experience in carbon accounting (emissions that constitute Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
- Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft products including Excel and PowerPoint
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation to commute between job sites
- Experience supporting the implementation of sustainability programs
- Knowledge of regulations and standards related to waste, energy, water efficiency, and/or emissions
- Experience with carbon accounting strategies for Scope 3 emissions categories
- Experience with building benchmarking software (example: B3)
- Experience with advanced data analysis