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

• Geo Sustainability (supporting North America [NA] and Asia Pacific Latin America [APLA])

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE: 

In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.  

With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact.  These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.  

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.

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

This is a 8–10-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 

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WHAT YOU BRING: 

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a MBA and/or Environmental Science graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027 

• 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)

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Skills: 

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

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