• Intern, Sustainability & ESG

    Brookfield Properties (Atlanta, GA)


    Location

     

    Atlanta - 1180 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1575

    Job Description

    We Are Brookfield Properties:

    At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

     

    We are seeking a Summer Intern – Sustainability & ESG to join our Atlanta team and contribute to advancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy across our logistics portfolio. This internship provides hands-on exposure to sustainability initiatives, ESG data management, and industry-leading practices in sustainable real estate.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    The intern will gain broad experience in sustainability and ESG within the logistics sector, with responsibilities including:

    + Data Collection & Analysis

    + Compile and organize environmental and energy data (e.g., utility bills, tenant energy profiles, metering data, GHG emissions) to support corporate reporting and portfolio analysis

    + Assist with GRESB, carbon footprint, and other ESG reporting requirements

    + Conduct data checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of sustainability tracking systems

    + Market & Regulatory Research

    + Monitor emerging sustainability regulations, industry standards, and government incentive programs

    + Summarize implications for Brookfield’s logistics portfolio and identify opportunities for alignment or risk mitigation

    + Portfolio Sustainability Insights

    + Support tenant energy and sustainability profiling across the portfolio, highlighting opportunities for efficiency, renewables, and advanced metering

    + Contribute to sustainability project evaluations, such as solar feasibility or LEED/BREEAM certifications

    + Engagement & Communication

    + Draft materials to engage property managers, brokers, and tenants on ESG goals, initiatives, and best practices

    + Assist in preparing presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and external partners

    + Capstone Project

    + Complete a focused project that applies research, data analysis, and strategic recommendations to advance a sustainability initiative. The project will be presented to senior team members at the conclusion of the internship

    Your Qualifications:

    + Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, business, or a related field (rising juniors or seniors preferred)

    + Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to manage and interpret large datasets

    + Strongly proficient with Excel, familiarity with PowerPoint, and Word; experience with sustainability tools (e.g., Energy Star, GHG accounting) a plus

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear insights

    + Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

    Compensation & Benefits:

    Salary Type: Non-exempt

     

    Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

     

    Annual Base Salary Range: $25/Hour

     

    Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

     

    We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

    #BPUS

    At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 670 locations, 1500+ buildings and over 275 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.