Summer Associate, Data Visualization
Note: We are currently not accepting new applications for this role.
Job Hours
Part-time, 10 weeks
About GreenBlue:
GreenBlue is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society. We are a reliable, trusted source of information, bringing together a diversity of stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and best practices in order to promote the creation of a more sustainable economy. Our key projects include the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, How2Recycle, Navigate, and the Recycled Material Standard.
The Opportunity
GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition program is seeking a Summer Associate to join their team for 10 weeks during Summer 2025. This internship position will work closely with the SPC Director on a data visualization and analytics deliverable-based project, using SPC data on residential composting program access. This will be a remote, part-time, term-limited internship based in the Continental US. Please read through the end before applying and note the required experience with data visualization platforms.
The Summer Associate, Data Visualization will:
- Leverage their existing experience with data visualization platforms (either Tableau or Power BI)
- Understand member needs around how they would like to be able to access and manipulate SPC’s composting data
- Build a dashboard using the existing data that allows for data manipulation, visualization, analytics, and security
- Iterate and refine the feedback based on SPC member and partner feedback
- Get exposure to the sustainable packaging industry and other sustainability projects, resource creation, and GreenBlue programs as time allows
- Support the SPC team in other data projects as needed
You:
- Have experience working in data visualization software and tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar
- Are incredibly organized, assertive and self-motivated
- Are high energy and enthusiastic
- Have an outstanding work ethic and a can-do and problem solving attitude
- Are looking for a role that matches your skills with a Climate, Social and Environmental Mission-based Organization
- Possess exceptional attention to detail
- Strive to communicate effectively
- Are flexible and adaptive
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination
- Experience independently developing dashboards using Tableau and/or PowerBI
- Academic and/or professional experience and interest in the sustainable packaging and circular economy space
- High level of comfort working independently
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Stipend:
The stipend range is $25-$30/hour, 20 hours/week, for a 10-week period, depending on experience.
Start Date:
This position will be filled by May 2025. The 10-week internship period is flexible and can be scheduled anytime from the end of May through the end of August.
Apply Today
To apply for this position please send a cover letter explaining your interest in sustainability and data analytics experience, as well as your resume, to Olga Kachook, SPC Director at olga.kachook@greenblue.org with the subject line “Application for Summer Associate, Data Visualization”. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity
GreenBlue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply for this position. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and the organization’s needs. A 100% match is not required. We encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply.