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Summer School Renewable Energy - Startup Edition The SIJ Summer School 2025 is an intensive two-week program focused on renewable energy technologies and their role in shaping a sustainable future.

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Summer School Renewable Energy - Startup Edition The SIJ Summer School 2025 is an intensive two-week program focused on renewable energy technologies and their role in shaping a sustainable future.

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How much do sustainability summer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustainability summer in the United States is $122,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,500.00 and $138,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sustainability summer?

Sustainability Summer jobs are temporary positions, typically offered during the summer months, that focus on projects or roles related to environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic sustainability. These positions can be found in various sectors such as non-profits, government agencies, businesses, or educational institutions. Students or recent graduates often take these jobs to gain hands-on experience in areas like renewable energy, waste management, sustainable agriculture, or community outreach. The goal is to help organizations advance their sustainability initiatives while providing valuable work experience.

What are typical projects or responsibilities for a sustainability summer intern?

As a Sustainability Summer intern, you may work on projects such as conducting environmental impact assessments, helping develop sustainability reports, assisting with data collection for energy or waste audits, or supporting community outreach initiatives. Interns often collaborate with cross-functional teams including facilities, communications, and operations to implement or promote sustainable practices. This role provides hands-on experience in project management, research, and stakeholder engagement, offering valuable exposure to the field of corporate or organizational sustainability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sustainability summer intern?

To thrive as a Sustainability Summer intern, you typically need foundational knowledge in environmental science, sustainability practices, or related fields, often supported by undergraduate coursework or relevant experience. Familiarity with data analysis tools, sustainability reporting software, and Microsoft Office is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate on projects and advocate for sustainable solutions. These competencies are vital for effectively supporting sustainability initiatives and making meaningful contributions during the internship.

What is the difference between Sustainability Summer vs Sustainability Coordinator?

AspectSustainability SummerSustainability Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college courseworkBachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often seasonal and temporaryFull-time, professional role within organizations or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies for internship programs, educational institutionsUsed by organizations for ongoing sustainability initiatives

In summary, Sustainability Summer positions are typically internships aimed at students gaining initial experience, while Sustainability Coordinators are full-time professionals responsible for implementing and managing sustainability projects within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Sustainability Summer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 26% Full Time, 64% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,624 per year, or $59 per hour.

2027 Blackstone Real Estate Sustainability Summer Analyst

Blackstone

New York, NY • On-site

$110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone's over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
2027 Blackstone Real Estate Sustainability Summer Analyst
Job Title:
2027 Summer Analyst
Business Unit:
Real Estate
Business Description:
Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Founded in 1991, Blackstone's real estate business manages US $314 billion of investor capital. Blackstone is the world's largest owner of commercial real estate, with assets across major geographies and sectors, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Its opportunistic funds seek to acquire well-located, undermanaged assets globally. Blackstone's Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets worldwide through institutional strategies and income-focused strategies for individual investors, including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates a leading global real estate debt business, delivering financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).
Program Description:
Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program spans 10 weeks, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm, and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone's culture.
Job Description:
Blackstone is committed to implementing sustainability initiatives that add value to its investments and is seeking to recruit a Summer Analyst to support both the Global and Americas Real Estate Sustainability teams. The Summer Analyst can expect to be involved in conducting research, creating sustainability reporting, and generally supporting the extensive work of the Real Estate sustainability team. The Summer Analyst will gain meaningful exposure to a variety of initiatives, including decarbonization and operational efficiency; capex project implementation; sustainability data management; investor-facing materials; and the evolving regulatory and compliance landscape globally. Specific responsibilities may include:
  • Conducting research on sustainability industry trends
  • Creating sustainability reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including case studies that highlight examples of best practices across our real estate portfolio
  • Collecting and integrating large volumes of data from multiple sources
  • Providing project support to Real Estate's Sustainability teams on investments and initiatives

Qualifications:
Real Estate Sustainability seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The ideal candidate will have:
  • Significant interest in sustainability space
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the creation of pivot tables, experience with complex formulas (e.e. vlookup, indexmatch) to accommodate large and complex data sets.
  • Experience with SQL or Tableau preferred
  • Experience preferred with research, workflow optimization and data analysis via AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Intellectual curiosity, robust work ethic and positive attitude
  • Desire to work in a team environment

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
  • Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
  • Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
  • Resume must be in PDF format

If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone's Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry level positions.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$110,000 - $110,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
  • Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
  • Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
  • Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
  • Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
  • Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
You will not be eligible to participate in Blackstone's health and other insurance benefit programs.
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