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Description
Distant Village Packaging is a rapidly growing international company specializing in custom handmade packaging for specialty products. Distant Village Packaging focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable development and is a passionate contributor toward the betterment of the local communities and artisans we work with.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a part-time Sustainability Intern to assist in developing a seed-to-box sustainability audit for the existing and new artisan groups we purchase from, and assist in furthering our goal to achieve Fair Trade certification. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment in which you will be challenged, valued, and encouraged to grow within a very hands-on environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing a sustainability audit for existing and new suppliers to verify sustainable economic, environmental and social practices
- Research the principles of Fair Trade and identify any gaps in company practices vs. Fair Trade principles
- Help develop strategy to certify the organization as Fair Trade
- Assist in developing ongoing strategy to ensure continuous compliance with Sustainability and Fair Trade principles.
Qualifications:
- Excellent speaking skills to persuasively communicate ideas
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office standard suite
- Resourceful researcher, networker, and quick learner
- Passionate about sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Understanding of Fair Trade practices a plus Details
- Flexible hours with a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Length of internship is flexible based on availability; Can begin immediately
- Located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago; Easy blue-line, bus access
Compensation: Unpaid; Academic credit possible