Sustainability Intern

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

At Humanscale, we recognize that the materials surrounding us can have profound consequences on both human and ecological wellbeing. As a leading manufacturer of durable goods, we’re driven by the responsibility—and incredible opportunity—to rethink the way materials are specified. Each material decision represents a chance to shape a future where longevity, beauty, and stewardship are non-negotiable.

We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Sustainability Intern to help us push the boundaries of product development. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Sustainability and Design teams to enhance and maintain our Product Development Material Database, on-site Library, and sustainability production data. These tools empower interdisciplinary innovation and will be used to calculate the Life Cycle impacts for a specific market. You will support the curation of healthy, high-quality, low-impact materials that elevate human experience, endure over time, and are crafted by forward-thinking partners who share our commitment to social and environmental leadership. This is a unique chance to influence the next generation of Humanscale products.

• Drive progress by gathering and analyzing material data that supports ongoing and upcoming product development projects
• Build relationships with new suppliers to uncover key sustainability and performance insights.
• Tell compelling stories to transform technical information into clear, inspiring narratives that inform and energize internal teams.
• Develop new database functions that make sustainable design decisions faster, smarter, and more potent.
• Help craft an inspiring, world-class sample library at our New York City headquarters.
• Work side-by-side with Sustainability and Design experts on exciting initiatives that advance Humanscale’s mission.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Ecology, or a related field.
• Experienced in investigating materials and production methods for physical design and engineering applications.
• Familiarity with life cycle thinking, with a commitment to telling balanced stories of opportunity and impact.
• Skilled at structuring, analyzing, and simplifying large sets of information into actionable guidance.
• Possesses excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Combines critical thinking, refined design sensibility, and strong research acumen
• Proficient in Excel and Webflow; extra points if you’re comfortable exploring new digital tools.
• Enthusiastic about sustainable design innovation; knowledge of Design for Environment (DfE) practices is a plus

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)

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