Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.
Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Importantly, Link’s principles define how we operate. They unify and guide every decision, action and behavior within our organization and are the foundation upon which our culture is built. Each day at Link brings exciting opportunities to prioritize our customers, operate as one team, do the right thing, foster innovation, strive for enduring positive impact and deliver outcomes.
Link’s 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to help students gain valuable experience and develop business skills while learning the basics of commercial and industrial real estate. We offer internships in 15 departments including Capital Markets, Construction, Development, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investments, IT, Leasing, Property Management, Marketing and more.
Link is looking for actively enrolled juniors (rising seniors) who will have the opportunity to become exposed to several markets and properties across the industrial spectrum and can expect to have close interaction with a tight-knit team.
The Sustainability Summer Intern will be responsible for supporting the Sustainability Team with the oversight of sustainability-related reporting, data management, and project monitoring. This position will be exposed to all facets of Sustainability.
What You Will Bring
Engage in the development and implementation of portfolio wide sustainability policies and programs.
Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting for quarterly and annual sustainability reports, including ESG reporting, CDP, and GRESB.
Support with data testing, manipulation and gap analysis directly related to periodic ESG reporting
Exposure to internal stakeholders across Link to further develop Building Solutions programs and assist with strategic enterprise-level sustainability and energy efficiency projects.
Stay updated on evolving ESG trends, policies, and regulatory developments.
Actively communicate progress and findings to the ESG team and other stakeholders.
Engage in cross-functional team efforts, liaising with various management teams including development, operations, and construction teams.
Qualifications
Current junior (rising senior) undergraduate/graduate student at an accredited institution
Pursuing a degree in sustainability, real estate, energy, civil engineering, or related field
Strong interest in sustainability or renewable energy (no formal experience required)
Basic knowledge of the green building industry, including the EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager System, LEED and ENERGY STAR certification processes, and key corporate sustainability/ESG reporting frameworks.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong work ethic and passion for sustainability.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Team player with strong creativity and problem-solving ability
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Must currently be actively enrolled for consideration of internship
$30/hour represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.