NIKE, Inc. Global Sustainability Graduate Internship

In a world being reshaped by climate change, Nike is relentlessly innovating at scale to help all athletes* perform at their best. We recognize that sustainability is not a compromise – it’s a competitive advantage – and the future of sport depends on the future of our planet.

Across our entire value chain, we drive continuous improvement in how we design, make and deliver products to help reduce emissions and eliminate waste. We work across industries and continents to conserve water resources and develop cleaner chemistries that help minimize environmental impact. We take action every day as only NIKE can to move the world forward through sport and help every athlete* thrive. We do this by driving our enterprise mandate for sustainability and compliance across climate and environment, people and human rights, foundational expectations, marketplace and supply chain.

*If you have a body, you are an athlete. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sustainability and Nike and who will leave a lasting impact on our Global Sustainability team.  As an Intern, you will work in one of the following areas:

• Climate & Environment
• Engagement
• Geo Sustainability
• Marketplace Sustainability
• People & Human Rights
• Supply Chain Compliance
• Sustainability Compliance & Reporting

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: 

In the role of a Nike Global Sustainability Graduate Intern, you will work with teams Globally across Nike to embed sustainability into business, manufacturing, operations, and marketplace initiatives. As a Global Sustainability Intern, you will lead one or more projects that will require you to work across a range of stakeholders, exercise and showcase critical and strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver insights that will move the business forward.

Previous Intern project examples include:

• Develop a strategy for how Nike could incorporate carbon offsets in its enterprise climate strategy.
• Research and create a playbook on how Nike should elevate its sustainability presence at key running races.
• Develop a strategy to enhance sustainability efforts at North America distribution centers.

This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a Business (MBA) and/or Environmental Science graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028 
• Background in Social and Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Textiles, Finance, or Retail preferred 
• At least 2 years of work experience required 
• 1 page Resume submission (PDF) and 1 page Cover Letter required for consideration (PDF). Please upload and submit as a single combined PDF file.

Skills: 

• General sustainability skills/knowledge strongly preferred, including experience in corporate responsibility, climate, natural resources, circularity, people and human rights and/or other related topics 
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong project management, problem structuring and solving skills
• Self-starter that is comfortable with ambiguity and has a bias for action  
• Ability to decipher themes, make decisions, and tell stories from large datasets  
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences, including senior leadership  
• Have an inquisitive, growth-focused and process-oriented mindset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Clearly demonstrated passion for sustainability and Nike 

This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight campus in Beaverton, OR.  Check out this video of our PHK campus to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.