Environmental Intern

About the role

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. As a Summer 2027 Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience within our Environmental team.

Throughout the internship, you will work on real business initiatives, collaborate with team members and leaders, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support Cencora's purpose of creating healthier futures.

• Start Date: June 7, 2027
• End Date: August 13, 2027
• Location: Our Distribution Center in Romeoville, IL

This internship is designed for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This Environmental Intern will support our Corporate Environmental Manager in advancing compliance efforts across our operations. This role will focus on a specific environmental compliance project while assisting with key tasks such as hazardous waste management, regulatory reporting, and environmental audits. The intern will also contribute to training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts aimed at strengthening environmental compliance programs.

Environmental compliance is critical to protecting employees, communities, and the environment, as well as mitigating risks associated with regulatory violations. Proper hazardous waste management, accurate reporting, and ongoing training ensure that our operations remain safe, efficient, and aligned with all applicable regulations. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support these essential efforts while gaining valuable experience in environmental compliance within a distribution center environment.

This role is ideal for candidates passionate about environmental management and eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced operational setting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with hazardous waste program management
• Preparing compliance reports
• Conducting site inspections
• Supporting audits to identify and address potential risks.
• Help develop and deliver training materials to enhance employee understanding of environmental responsibilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Support ongoing projects, reporting, analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and internship program activities.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, or key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the internship preferred
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

Skills and Knowledge

• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
• Full time

Salary Range* $37,752 - 56,650

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.