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Introduction

We’re looking for a motivated college student to join the Chief Sustainability Office as a Sustainability Partnerships Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore how strategic partnerships accelerate sustainability innovation and business growth - leveraging IBM’s technologies, ecosystem business partnerships, and thought leadership.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Sustainability Partnerships Intern, you will:

* Support partnership development by researching potential collaborators across technology, industry and sustainability ecosystems.

* Analyze market trends and emerging technologies (AI, quantum, hybrid cloud) to identify opportunities where sustainability can drive business value.

* Assist in creating partner engagement materials, including presentations, briefs, and POVs that showcase IBM’s innovation.

* Collaborate on strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability into IBM’s offerings and client solutions, focusing on innovation and impact.

* Leverage IBM platforms to generate insights that strengthen partnership proposals and joint value propositions.

* Participate in cross-functional meetings and external forums to support partnerships that can shape industry transformation and demonstrate sustainability leadership.

Required technical and professional expertise

* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program (Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related field).

* Strong research, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.

* Interest in sustainability as a driver of innovation and business growth.

* Curiosity about emerging technologies (AI, quantum, etc.) and their role in solving global challenges.

* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

* Highly organized with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.