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IBM

Sustainability Partnerships Intern: 2026

Hybrid

Research park, United states

Fresher

Internship

08-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Strategic thinking Decision-making Research

Job Specifications

Introduction

We’re looking for a motivated college student to join the Chief Sustainability Office as a Sustainability Partnerships Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore how strategic partnerships accelerate sustainability innovation and business growth – leveraging IBM’s technologies, ecosystem business partnerships, and thought leadership.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Sustainability Partnerships Intern, you will:

Support partnership development by researching potential collaborators across technology, industry and sustainability ecosystems.
Analyze market trends and emerging technologies (AI, quantum, hybrid cloud) to identify opportunities where sustainability can drive business value.
Assist in creating partner engagement materials, including presentations, briefs, and POVs that showcase IBM’s innovation.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability into IBM’s offerings and client solutions, focusing on innovation and impact.
Leverage IBM platforms to generate insights that strengthen partnership proposals and joint value propositions.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and external forums to support partnerships that can shape industry transformation and demonstrate sustainability leadership.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program (Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related field).
Strong research, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
Interest in sustainability as a driver of innovation and business growth.
Curiosity about emerging technologies (AI, quantum, etc.) and their role in solving global challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Highly organized with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.

About the Company

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Know more