Nike – Inc. Global Sustainability Graduate Internship

At Nike, we’re committed to a better tomorrow for all athletes. We understand that the future of the global economy can and must be fundamentally reimagined when the baton is passed to the next generation. The path before us is uncharted! This makes the work that much more exciting. 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. The Global Sustainability team is committed to powering Nike’s journey towards a Zero Carbon and Zero Waste future. In partnership with teams across the business, we are working to innovate and accelerate sustainable product solutions and circular business models, accelerate the transition to a net zero emissions future, eliminate waste and protect natural resources, and ensure the people who make and move our product are safe, valued and engaged. 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.

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

• Circularity

• Natural Resources

• Marketplace Sustainability

• Compliance

• People and Human Rights

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Business (MBA) and/or Environmental Management or Science graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026 

• 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

Skills:

• General sustainability skills/knowledge strongly preferred, including experience in corporate responsibility, climate, natural resources, circularity, labor 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 Nike and sustainability

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

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 Graduate 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 skills to deliver insights that will move the business forward.

Previous Intern project examples include:

• Develop an implementation plan to achieve Nike’s post-consumer waste goals

• Develop a plan to finalize 2030 Sustainability Targets and a tool to track senior leader alignment

• Research and complete due diligence to recommend a path forward to solve for Nike’s hardest-to-recycle waste materials

This is a 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

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