Digital Intern at WM

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Problem Solving, Research, Analysis, Proof Of Concepts, SDLC, Communication, Attention To Detail, Flexibility, Adaptability, Teamwork, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

I. Job Summary At WM, early career talent is more than the future of our business—they're a vital part of our present. WM's Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully, explore new areas of the business, and grow their professional skillsets in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. The Internship Experience As a WM Intern, you won't be sitting on the sidelines, you'll be in the mix. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that make an impact for WM. You'll get real-world experience in key aspects of our business, including a meaningful project you'll own and present to senior leaders at the end of the summer, while discovering what we're all about. Outside of your core work, you'll join skill-building workshops, connect with leaders through executive roundtables, and build community with fellow interns from across the country. When summer wraps- the connection doesn't stop there. You'll walk away with meaningful experience for your resume, a strong network, and a clear path to stay connected to future opportunities at WM. Come build your career with us! About the Digital Team This internship is part of the Digital Value Stream - Collections crew—a team known for its innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and commitment to sustainability qualities. You'll get to explore upcoming technologies and participate in ongoing intiatives to learn how things work behind the scenes, and help WM drive purpose in everything we do. Whether you're diving into data, pitching ideas, or helping make things run smoother, what you do will matter—and we want to hear what you think. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Uses problem solving skills, determines problems, and understand fundamental parts of the problem. * Understand WM Digital technology landscape and best practices in SDLC * Conducting research, analysis, proof of concepts as defined using emerging technologies within landscape. Demonstrate the result of research, proof of concepts to larger audience * Uses problem solving skills to determine problems and understand fundamental parts of the problem * Understand WM Digital technology landscape and best practices in SDLC * Conducting research, analysis, proof of concepts as defined using emerging technologies within landscape. Demonstrate the result of research, proof of concepts to larger audience * Uses problem solving skills to determine problems and understand fundamental parts of the problem * Conducts analysis as directed, and prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analysis. * Synthesizes findings and draws conclusions from analyses and makes oral/written recommendations to supervisor and/or manager. * Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements. * Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility. * Ability to work efficiently and independently while maintaining attention to detail * Able to be flexible and adapt to changing situations while remaining positive * Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment * Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) * Please note that you’re not expected to do any travel in relation to your work. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications * Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship. B. Preferred Qualifications C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities * Ability to work efficiently and independently while maintaining attention to detail * Able to be flexible and adapt to changing situations while remaining positive * Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. * Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. * This internship is required to be onsite at our downtown Houston Headquarters Monday through Thursday with a flexible work from home day on Friday. Candidates must be based in Houston, TX. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

Interns will utilize problem-solving skills to determine issues and understand fundamental problem components, while also conducting research, analysis, and proof of concepts using emerging technologies within the WM Digital landscape. They will execute tasks related to functional projects, prepare and deliver insights based on analysis, and communicate roadblocks to supervisors.