Sustainability Internship

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your particular field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to our organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville, and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Johnsonville, LLC

Sustainability Internship

Summer 2026

Position Overview:

Join Johnsonville’s sustainability team for a summer you’ll never forget!  We know that your internship experience will provide you with valuable knowledge and quality experience. 

The successful candidate will take part in a program designed to provide an overview of sustainability in a corporate, specifically agricultural-focused, setting. Through project work, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with business partners across the organization to see how sustainability impacts every aspect of our business.

You will also participate in organized activities with interns from across the company, providing additional networking and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Internship responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:  

• Assist in the quantification of Johnsonville’s carbon footprint (primarily scope 3).
• Gather responses and report on the ESG metrics defined in the Meat Institute’s Protein Pact.
• Prepare packaging supply reports for several states who require EPR (extended producer responsibility) compliance.
• Participate in sustainability-related committees / workstreams (sustainable packaging, regulatory / compliance, decarbonization, etc.).
• Ad hoc ESG-related projects as necessary.
• Work closely with your assigned coach, who will mentor you and help further enhance your internship experience.

Education:

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or an environmental-related field from an accredited university (junior or senior status preferred).
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Some prior work experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others.
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment.
• Quick learner with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Be able to handle working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Must possess a drive for excellence.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

Posting Date:                            September 2, 2025

Coach for this position:          Senior Sustainability Analyst

Travel:                                        Minimal

Location:                                   Global Headquarters - Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status:                       Hourly Intern

Start Date:                                May 18, 2026

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.