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Role Description

As a Sales Research Intern, you will contribute directly to the work of the U.S. Market Transformation and Development team by supporting real projects that impact our organization and mission. You will report to VP, Market Transformation and Development and collaborate with team members across the U.S.

During this internship, you will focus on the following opportunity:

• Grow uptake of LEED and other USGBC/GBCI products and services by supporting inside sales, including industry and client research, aid in sales or business review meeting preparation, and/or contribute to prospecting activities.

This work will support the growth of LEED and other USGBC/GBCI products and help inform future decisions, policies, or improvements. You will also:

• Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful initiatives
• Develop professional and technical skills
• Partner with experienced professionals across teams
• Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the internship, you are expected to deliver:

• Independently developed work plan with milestones and deliverables
• Final work product as best fits the project (industry/client research, sales meeting or business review preparation, prospecting activities)
• Final presentation for the Intern Showcase

Key Learning Areas and Responsibilities

• Analyze and support the inside sales process to grow LEED
• Conduct research on strategic clients or target industries and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with team members to gather insights and coordinate deliverables
• Track progress and document work using MS suite
• Develop reports, presentations, and written materials for leadership and partners
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions
• Support data collection, evaluation, and quality assurance activities
• Contribute to improving internal documentation and workflows
• Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked
• Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation

Qualifications

• Prior internships, research projects, volunteer work, or relevant coursework in business, marketing, or sales
• Ability to balance listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others and keeping others informed
• Ability to break apart complex work into manageable tasks, create a plan, and follow through on tasks without being asked
• Ability to recognize and correct spelling and grammar errors, while maintaining the rules of USGBC’s voice
• Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement
• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related fields
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite
• Salesforce (preferred, not required)

Benefits

• Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams
• Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors
• Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching
• Structured onboarding and training
• Participation in the Intern Showcase
• Remote work flexibility
• Resume-building, portfolio-quality work
• Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources
• Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts

Intern Logistics

• Location: This position is remote in the United States.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the intern’s time zone. Note: Interns are not compensated for holidays or personal time off.
• Hiring Process: One interview, two professional references required for finalists.
• Internship Cohorts:
  • Cohort 1: June 1st, 2026 to August 21st, 2026
  • Cohort 2: June 22nd, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
• If you have vacation scheduled where you will be absent for more than 5 days, we encourage you to not apply.
• Compensation: Hourly rate: $20–$25 per hour, based on education and experience. Compensation is determined using an internal intern pay matrix and is not negotiable.

EEO Statement

The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.