Shopcore/EQ Office | Sustainability and Social Impact Team Intern

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Job Title: Sustainability and Social Impact Team Intern

Location: New York, NY 

Job Type: Internship

Salary: $30/hour

About Us: 

Recently, EQ Office ("EQ"), ShopCore Properties ("ShopCore"), and Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) combined to create a best-in-class, diversified real estate operating platform focused on office and retail assets. As a Blackstone operating company, the organization supports a team of over 250 professionals with expertise across acquisitions, asset management, leasing, development, and property management. The company operates approximately 15 million square feet of commercial office space and nearly 20 million square feet of retail centers. Both portfolios span 45 U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco,  Seattle, and Portland.

The company fosters a collaborative culture built on the principle of OneTeam. This means individuals work together across teams, functions, and time zones to achieve shared goals. OneTeam is the desire to be part of something bigger than yourself – and striving to find greater purpose. The company creates a more innovative and fulfilling environment by sharing best practices and focusing on driving a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. 

Job Summary: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to join our Sustainability and Social Impact Team to work across a range of priorities with particular emphasis on ESG data management. The intern will also play a key role in supporting the formalization of a green lease program and related property-level environmental management. This position provides hands-on experience in applying environmental practices, particularly related to ESG data management, compliance and reporting, within the commercial office and retail real estate industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and reporting environmental data from properties, such as energy and water usage, waste management.
• Support Sustainability Analyst in standardizing ESG data platforms for office and retail assets, including evaluating and enhancing Energy Portfolio Manager property profiles and ESG data in Salesforce.
• Create an ESG data map for the new integrated company with related recommendations for data management improvements
• Support the development and implementation of a formal green lease program, building on current initiatives and informed by research on best practices and successful case studies from the commercial real estate industry.
• Collaborate with internal team members, including property managers and leasing, to identify opportunities for incorporating sustainability provisions into lease agreements.
• Draft recommendations for green lease clauses focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy use, electric vehicle charger installations, indoor environmental quality and data access.
• Recommend tenant engagement and participation strategy related to green leasing.
• Help develop resources, such as toolkits or guides, to assist internal teams and tenants with implementing green lease practices.
• Formalize green lease provision tracking to inform accountability measures
• Support the preparation of environmental performance reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide administrative support for various environmental projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with environmental data analysis tools and Salesforce or related software is a plus.
• Strong ability to communicate cogently and effectively in email, presentations and discussion, among formats.
• Deep interest in sustainability and social impact, and their application in the built environment.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and but know when to ask questions.

What you'll get:

• Hands-on experience in sustainability initiatives for commercial real estate operations across the US, particularly office and retail.
• Specific experience providing strategic recommendations and making tangible improvements to ESG data management and compliance platforms.
• Mentorship and professional development tailored to the sustainability and social impact sector.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter, reflecting interest in sustainability in the commercial real estate sector.

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email recruiting@eqoffice.com