Strategic Operations Intern (Undergraduate)

Position: Strategic Operations Intern (Undergraduate)

 Duration: Summer 2026 (10-12 weeks); Targeting June 1 as start date 

 Location: Sunset Park MRF (Brooklyn, NY)

About Circular Services:
Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused. 

Position Overview:
Working directly with the Director of Strategic Operations, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the recycling industry. The intern will support various operational and strategic initiatives across Circular Services, contributing to projects that improve operational efficiency, support business development efforts, and strengthen internal processes. This role provides visibility into how recycling systems function and how teams coordinate across facilities and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support strategic projects across various business units
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and presentation for operational improvements
• Assist with RFP preparation, research, and coordination 
• Prepare materials for management presentations
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings
• Document processes and support development of standard operating procedures
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with team members across departments and functions

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• Interest in recycling, sustainability, and environmental solutions

Learning Opportunities:

• Direct exposure to recycling operations, business strategy, and MRF systems
• Hands-on project management and workflow coordination experience 
• Insight into sustainable business practices and circular economy systems 
• Mentorship from senior leadership across strategy and operations

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm 

Compensation: $20/ hour 

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.