HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Product Management Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to advancing the goals of USGBC’s Product Management Team. The Product Management Team is responsible for supporting USGBC and GBCI products (such as LEED, TRUE, SITES, PERFORM, Arc, etc.) across their entire lifecycle to advance overall product strategy and direction, including establishing integrated product plans, identifying customer needs, and working with cross-functional teams to develop, launch, and optimize products across the organization. You’ll work under the guidance of a designated Product Manager and collaborate with a supportive team where your efforts and ideas will be valued.

During this internship, you will focus on the following project: How best to measure and track key progress indicators for the TRUE product through evaluating metrics and developing a tracking dashboard?

This work will support efforts to build a data driven culture 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:

• Deliverable1: Dashboard that monitors product progress on a set of key progress indicators
• Deliverable2:Process guide on how similar dashboards can be built for other products. 
• Deliverable 3: Dataset that can regularly and easily be updated to feed KPI dashboard.
• Final presentation for the Intern Showcase

KEY LEARNING AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Analyze existing data to identify gaps and tracking opportunities
• Develop easy to update dataset that feeds into relevant dashboards to continually track KPI progress
• Develop process guide on how to update and maintain KPI data and dashboard
• Develop dashboard in Microsoft Power BI to track KPI data
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and technical teams to gather insights and coordinate deliverables
• Develop process guide on how to replicate dashboard creation for other USGBC products
• Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions
• Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked
• Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (if applicable) 

• Prior internships or volunteer work in a professional setting preferred

Education

• Currently pursing or recently completed undergraduate degree in sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, data science, or business administration (or relevant degree) preferred 

Technical Tools

• Familiarity with:
  • PowerBI
  • Notion
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word,Excel,Powerpoint, Outlook

Skills

• Excellent written and verbalcommunicationsskills.
• Strong research,analytical, and data interpretation skills.
• Project management,organization,andtime management skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. 
• Familiarity withzero waste, waste management, and/or the TRUE Rating System generally; TRUE Advisor certificatepreferred (but notrequired).  
• Passion for advancing sustainabilitybestpractice in the built environment.
• Commitment to USGBC mission.  

BENEFITS OF INTERNING WITH USGBC/GBCI

• 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.

ABOUT US

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED, EDGE, PEER, PERFORM, SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and IREE.

We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.

Our Global Impact

• Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide
• Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space
• Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices

Why Join Us?

At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:

• A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
• Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
• A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
• We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.

Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission:    

• U.S. Green Building Council Leaders 
• Green Business Certification Inc Leaders

Culture and Values Statement

Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.