TerraCycle Overview
TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.
Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.
In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.
TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.
Internship Overview
The internship is located at our graffiti-covered headquarters in Trenton, NJ, 10 miles from Princeton and +/- 60 minutes from New York and Philadelphia (respectively). As of 2022 our internships are hybrid, with some days in office depending on departmental demands. Interns will need their own laptop in order to do the internship.
While TerraCycle internships are unpaid, we provide an educational experience, and free lunch for in-person internships. As a social enterprise, some schools and government organizations offer stipend programs. TerraCycle also works with interns to ensure course credits are given where applicable.
All internships are by department, so when applying, please choose which department(s) you are interested in.
Below is a description of the different departments offering internship opportunities.
Requirements
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
TERRACYCLE ACCOUNNT MANAGEMENT
Account Management interns serve as the key liaisons between TerraCycle and our brand partners. Brand Partnership Interns support the brand sponsored programs, aiding Account Managers in fulfilling contractual commitments and driving program growth by developing presentations, researching industry topics and statistics, planning social media strategies, email marketing campaigns, retail promotions, and product concepts.
CREATIVE/ GRAPHICS
GRAPHIC DESIGN (TerraCycle + Loop)
Core responsibilities include designing content for print as well as digital channels that are in line with the TerraCycle visual identity and brand standards. Graphic Design interns are required to have strong design, layout, and formatting skills, as well as an understanding of typography and be proficient in foundational apps in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
VISUAL CONTENT PRODUCTION (TerraCycle + Loop)
The Visual Content Production intern will work on a wide range of different video/photo assignments both for TerraCycle & Loop, and for our many clients. Video interns will be expected to perform all aspects of video production including producing, directing, shooting and editing. The ideal Intern applicants should be knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite namely Premiere Pro and After Effects. Having experience on production assistance and/ or shooting photo or video would be a plus.
UX/UI DESIGN (TerraCycle + Loop)
The UX/UI Designer intern will work directly with the lead UX/UI Designer to support the work on new and existing website/digital app projects. UX/UI Design interns will be expected to work on various aspects of the website design process, including but not limited to: ideation, gathering of references, work on wireframes, participate in meetings, present work & progress, building & maintaining UI kits, creating presentations, editing & receiving feedback in Figma. Knowledge of Figma & Adobe Illustrator is a must, as well as an understanding of typography and web code (HTML & CSS) . Having experience on using Adobe After Effects is a plus. An existing Figma license is not necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Communications/Public Relations team is responsible for leading external communications for the company, namely planning strategic communications efforts, conducting media outreach to share impactful stories, drafting award submissions, and assisting with thought leadership opportunities. Communications/Public Relations interns will work under the direction of the Public Relations team on real, hands-on projects and daily press based tasks. Major responsibilities will include: drafting press materials (media alerts, press releases, etc.), building media lists, crafting pitches for journalists, helping to compile press coverage reports, assisting in weekly media monitoring, helping to manage TerraCycle's press website, researching brand partners and others as assigned. TerraCycle Communications/Public Relations interns will walk away from the internship with meaningful public relations experiences as well as writing samples to use as portfolio pieces.
INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS
Our Insights & Analytics department is seeking consumer-centered, analytics-minded and resourceful interns. We work cross-functionally with TerraCycle Brand & Retail Partnership and Marketing teams to understand our consumers and to assess the value of TerraCycle programs and services for our Brand & Retail Partners.
INSIGHTS INTERNS
The Insights interns focus on consumer understanding, working with survey data or interview data to understand the impact of our recycling programs on brand perception and sustainability behavior. Insights interns will Prepare research briefs, program survey in SurveyMonkey or craft discussion guides, code open-ended verbatims, pull together charts/tables of findings, find patterns in responses, participate in storytelling brainstorm sessions to frame learnings and help build summary or results decks to further understand the target consumer or TerraCycle recycling program
Majors that should apply: Psychology/sociology and quantitative-oriented majors
ANALYTICS INTERNS
Analytics Interns work with retailer sales data and Loop returns data. Consider joining our team to work with data processing tools such as Power BI, build professional data management skills and influence decision making. Analytics interns will extract and analyze data, build scorecards and decks, collaborate with & present to internal stakeholders, perform more in-depth analyses, drivers & impact analyses for Brand Partnership department or for internal operational improvements and create summaries or turnkey slides of performance results to motivate existing and future brand & retail partners to join Loop.
Majors that should apply: Quantitative-oriented majors (data analytics, applied math, statistics, engineering) but open to all who are passionate for data analytics
MARKETING
TERRACYCLE MARKETING INTERNS
In the Marketing department, we focus on consumer engagement to promote our recycling programs, connect with our fan base, and spread awareness of the company mission. Marketing Interns are involved in drafting social media messages, e-blast communication, tracking and analysis, content creation, social media management, blog management and assisting the event team. TerraCycle provides support for many different styles of events. From fun runs to conferences, there's an effort to reduce waste across the event planning industry.. The event team will require assistance with calendaring, tracking orders, and reporting on post-event waste for the events we partner with. This will give an intern a glimpse into the world of negotiating, sales, and event logistics.
TERRACYCLE COMMUNITY RELATIONS INTERNS
StratPro is the Community Relations team at TerraCycle. We devise and execute unique outreach strategies to develop relationships with various types of institutions in order to generate participants and public dropoff locations for TerraCycle's innovative recycling programs. These strategic partners may include local, county, and state governmental entities, schools and school districts, universities, NGOs, community groups, and businesses of all varieties. The selected intern will have the opportunity to not only engage in presentation and collateral preparation, but also in forward-facing interactions with partners and prospective partners, including through email/phone/video call communication, as well as event participation. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for candidates with an interest in sustainability in the context of government and community relations, as well as those interested in business development and public interest work.
TERRACYCLE DATA ANALYSIS INTERNS
We are looking for a Data Analysis intern to join our Customer Marketing team and assist in creating a cluster analysis and audience insights report that helps identify opportune segments in order to grow our B2B audience.
MATERIALS & STORIED PLASTIC (TerraCycle)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ RECYCLING VENDOR SOURCING
The materials team is looking for support on a variety of projects, including large volume recycling initiatives, sourcing new recycling partners / end-users of recycled material, and other “storied plastic” initiatives. Candidates will be supporting the Materials Team by coordinating with innovative recycling partners throughout North America. Responsibilities would include assisting with shipping and logistics, working with new and existing recycling facilities, possible event planning, among other responsibilities. Seeking candidates with excellent organizational skills and a passion for waste diversion & sustainability. French speakers are a plus.
LOOP
LOOP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Loop Business Development (BD) interns will work directly with the North American Loop BD team to support the growth of the Loop platform in the US and Canada. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-motivated, curious, driven and possess excellent communication skills.
LOOP OPERATIONS
The Loop Operations & Quality team leads all operations of the Loop enterprise. We evaluate, procure, and manage strategic vendors around the globe. We lead with operational excellence. We are looking for top talent and highly motivated team members in disciplines such as supply chain, finance, food quality and safety, quality assurance, inventory management, and process engineering among others.
LOOP MARKETING
Loop Marketing interns will work directly with the marketing and e-commerce team to support creative, digital-first marketing campaigns and our websites for LoopStore U.S., Canada, and Ulta Beauty. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-motivated, and driven. We are looking for candidates who are analytical, creative, and passionate about driving innovation, and ready to help ramp up growth through marketing efforts.
LOOP ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
The Loop Account Management team manages the day-to-day relationship with Loop Brand Partners (iconic CPG conglomerates; P&G, Unilever, Nestle, PepsiCo., but also mid-size brands: Nature’s Path, Ocean Spray, and eco-conscious start-ups: Melanin Essentials, Plaine Products, etc.) They oversee the onboarding process from guiding brands to develop reusable packaging up to launching Brand’s products on Loop’s channels (eCommerce platform, retail partners channels).
RETAIL
RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Retail BD interns will work to support the BD team in securing new deals. Core duties of this role include sales tools improvements, driving efficiencies, updating our deals pipeline (identifying categories, brands and innovation opportunities), attending internal meetings, taking notes and participating in brainstorm sessions.
RETAIL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Retail AM interns serve as the key liaisons between TerraCycle and our brand or Retail partners. Interns support the retail programs, helping Account Managers in bringing to life the programs by supporting on presentations, researching industry topics and statistics.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
LOOP R & D
The Loop R&D team is focused on the reusable materials and packages that Loop runs on. The team tests all manner of materials, containers, labels, inks, and shipping systems to ensure that products are durable, delivered safely and fulfill the waste-free vision of Loop. Interns will learn about material science, gain hands-on materials testing experience, run shipping studies, and cover many other R&D functions. Majors that should apply: Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Packaging, and related disciplines
TERRACYCLE R & D
R&D develops recycling solutions for the different waste materials TerraCycle collects. Interns conduct research on different items to determine their composition and the various processes needed to recycle the waste. Interns learn about various plastics and the recycling techniques used in industry. Majors that should apply: polymer science, material science, packaging science, chemistry, engineering, or related fields.
TERRACYCLE DISCOVERY (TCD)
TCD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TCD Business Development (BD) interns will work to support TCD’s growth and BD strategy. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-motivated, with strong communication skills. Core duties of this role include Pipeline Development (identifying categories, brands and innovation opportunities), Competitive Landscape Research (identify, map out, and track competitive landscape across multiple categories), ability to attend internal meetings and take notes and participation in brainstorm sessions.
COMMERCIAL
Our TCD division is seeking Commercial Interns to work directly with our Head of Product. Core duties of this role include customer communication – engaging and following up with customers, social media support and content creation, occasional desk research with respect to consumer insights and market analysis
Majors that should apply: Business, Marketing & Communications
EXECUTIVE TEAM (TerraCycle + Loop)
The Executive department manages the company structure, administration, and financing. Interns will lead research projects and explore strategic initiatives with the Executive Department that may be implemented in the US or internationally, analyses of potential partners and competitors, and Chief Administrative Officer-driven projects.
HUMAN RESOURCES (TerraCycle + Loop)
The HR team is looking for a detail-oriented team player to learn and assist in a variety of HR projects from Learning & Development initiatives to employee engagement and recruitment. This is a unique opportunity for a resourceful and driven individual looking to gain HR experience at a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
GLOBAL FOUNDATION (TerraCycle)
The overall mission of the Foundation department is to promote litter reduction strategies and to support the informal sector of waste pickers both socially and financially in developing markets. Interns for this department will research global waste trends, litter reduction strategies, waste management systems, waste picker cooperatives, and poverty alleviation programs in developing regions. Additionally, interns will be expected to assist in creating reports to help the team scope out global opportunities with potential partners.
ZERO WASTE BOX (TerraCycle)
The Zero Waste Box team helps consumers and businesses move towards Zero Waste by offering recycling services for previously non-recyclable waste through direct outreach while continuously developing marketing and sales strategies. On the Zero Waste Box team, we have the opportunity to work with almost every department at TerraCycle as well as a huge variety of clients. Our product is incredibly dynamic and we are looking for interns who are ready to bring their creativity to help the world eliminate the idea of waste. Whether you’re creating a proposal for an industry for our sales team to pitch, doing market research or developing custom recycling solutions, your internship with us will be packed with new experiences that you can use throughout your education and career.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (TerraCycle + Loop)
TerraCycle Industrial Designers develop concepts, designs, and prototypes for some of the world’s largest brands from their waste. We focus on creating eco-minded products and experiences that help people understand that they too can eliminate the idea of waste. The role works on projects including gamified and engineered collection bins, upcycled and recycled products, upcycled art pieces, and DIY projects.This role will also assist with designing and sourcing sustainable durable packaging and products. Majors that should apply: Industrial Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts (Sculpture), or related fields.
