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Environmental Social & Governance Intern

Sunset Produce
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The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Intern will play a critical role supporting the creation and embedding of ESG accounting metrics that bridge the organization’s ESG goals with the day-to-day work of the Finance and Accounting teams. This intern will help develop ESG-aligned accounting metrics, support non-financial risk analysis for the ESG department, and connect those risks to existing financial and non-financial data in NAV and other tracking tools. By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to independently support ESG metric development, contribute to ESG risk analysis, and clearly map ESG data to financial reporting frameworks to support decision-making and transparency.

 

Job Title: Environmental Social & Governance Intern

Location: Livonia, MI - On Site

Duration: 10 Weeks

Summer Internship Cycle: June-August

About the Program:
Mastronardi offers a structured, 10-week internship program that runs three times per year, during the Spring, Summer and Fall. This internship provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from industry professionals.

Who We Are:

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 70 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven; and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the development of ESG accounting metrics by documenting at least 10–15 metrics aligned to organizational ESG goals and finance processes.
  • Analyze non-financial ESG risks and assist in producing a structured risk register for the ESG department.
  • Map ESG risks and metrics to existing financial and non-financial data sources.
  • Assist in validating ESG data accuracy and consistency across multiple reporting tools and datasets.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to understand workflows and identify opportunities to embed ESG metrics into regular reporting.
  • Prepare summary analyses and visualizations that link ESG performance indicators to financial impacts.
  • Document ESG accounting methodologies, assumptions, and data sources to support repeatable reporting.
  • Support internal ESG reporting initiatives by contributing to draft presentations or dashboards for stakeholders.
     

Education/Background Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in process, junior level or above.
  • Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Completed coursework or academic projects related to accounting, sustainability, ESG, risk management, or data analysis preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Foundational understanding of accounting or finance principles gained through coursework.
  • Basic knowledge of ESG concepts, sustainability reporting, or non-financial metrics.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Proficiency in Excel or similar spreadsheet tools for data analysis and tracking.
  • Attention to detail and ability to document processes and metrics clearly.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
     

Working Conditions:

  • Typical office environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without accommodation
  • Position requires sitting, standing, and walking on a regular basis

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

  • Paid weekly
  • Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement