Intern, Environmental

We are seeking a highly talented Environmental Intern to join our EHS team at our Assumption, Illinois headquarters for the Summer of 2027.

This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Wednesday, May 26th through Friday, July 30th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).

Your Impact

Conduct regulatory environmental audits

Support environmental compliance programs

Develop and implement various written environmental programs

Review and develop specific training programs

Support Industrial Hygiene Studies

Identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement as well as cost savings

Your Experience and Qualifications

Enrollment in a degree program on environmental, health and safety or related field, preferably in engineering.

Must be registered as a full-time student

Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferably have completed one or more internships and/or have working experience (e.g. part time job)

Reliable transportation to and from the internship location

Your Compensation and Benefits

Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.

Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, approximately 30 minutes from the internship location.

Your Workplace and Travel

You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

1.      GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein

2.      GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable

3.      GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence

4.      GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners