Client Facing Departments - Summer Internship at TerraCycle – Trenton, New Jersey

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Internship Overview

Our client-facing teams work to initiate and maintain a dialogue with TerraCycle's brand partners, clients, and stakeholders and are looking for interns to support those conversations. Ideal interns are business-minded with the natural ability to connect with clients and coworkers in order to complete meaningful projects with ambitious deadlines. Our client-facing teams include Account Management and Business Development which support various lines of business including our B2B, B2C, Zero Waste Box, Retail, and Materials teams.

Account Management interns will assist in serving as the key liaisons between TerraCycle and its existing brand partners. Account Management interns support the brand sponsored programs, aid Account Managers in driving program growth by developing presentations, researching industry topics and statistics, planning social media and email marketing strategies, setting retail promotions, and generating product concepts.

Business Development interns will work directly with the Business Development team to support the growth of TerraCycle’s relationship with new and prospective clients. Business Development interns will help identify brands, retailers and others who would find value in a partnership with TerraCycle. Interns will become familiar and comfortable with all external and internal sales decks and materials to assist on supporting a variety of projects.

Strategic Relationships interns will support executive-level correspondence and relationship management for TerraCycle’s Founder and CEO, Tom Szaky. Interns will learn to maintain strategic relationships, foster excitement, and identify new business opportunities across all TerraCycle business units. They will also develop expertise in extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws and related policies affecting the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, gaining insight into their impact on TerraCycle’s business strategy and client communications. This role is ideal for candidates with a keen interest in corporate diplomacy, strong analytical skills to synthesize information into concise briefs, and exceptional written communication abilities.

Internship Responsibilities

• Assist the team in organizing ideas in a convincing and compelling manner for a wide range of clients
• Work cross functionally with other departments to ensure deliverables for clients
• Support the development of client-ready marketing, communications, and sustainability recommendations for a portfolio of clients & potential clients

Internship Requirements

• Must be able to commit to minimum 16 hours per week
• Must be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week

Internship Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration or related field, preferred for AM & BD roles.
• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Communication, Sustainability or related field.
• If enrolled in a college or university, in good academic standing
• Intermediate skill in Google Suite
• Strong research acumen to gain insight on competitors, partners, and potential business opportunities
• High level of effectiveness in written, oral and digital communication

While TerraCycle's Internships are unpaid, we compensate interns with:

• Educational credits (where applicable)
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
• Free commuter transportation to and from the Trenton Transit Center
• Access to TerraCycle's Learning & Development courses and trainings
• Casual office environment