What are the responsibilities and job description for the MBA Intern, Corporate Development position at WM?
Job Description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
I. Job Summary
Assess growth opportunities for Waste Management and develop company and Area-level strategies, including extensions of core businesses and innovative next-stage opportunities. Work on multiple projects simultaneously, across a broad range of priority topics and involve detailed investigation and assessment of competing companies, industries and technologies. Creative problem solver who can quickly synthesize the critical components of their research. Interns will generally work as part of a team with a Sr. Analyst or Group Director, but may also work in larger, cross-functional groups such as finance, operations, marketing, engineering and legal.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education:
About The Team
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.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
I. Job Summary
Assess growth opportunities for Waste Management and develop company and Area-level strategies, including extensions of core businesses and innovative next-stage opportunities. Work on multiple projects simultaneously, across a broad range of priority topics and involve detailed investigation and assessment of competing companies, industries and technologies. Creative problem solver who can quickly synthesize the critical components of their research. Interns will generally work as part of a team with a Sr. Analyst or Group Director, but may also work in larger, cross-functional groups such as finance, operations, marketing, engineering and legal.
II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Research, prepare, and present written and verbal reports on internal industry and strategic topics.
- Assist with the process to champion and lead interdepartmental projects with other Staff to engage multiple key constituencies (e.g. finance, operations, marketing, engineering and legal) in the analysis, planning and implementation of assigned projects and corporate initiatives.
- Assist with the management of consulting teams throughout the process of conducting complex analysis, strategy development and group facilitation.
- Assist in organizing the integration of business strategy and planning initiatives with other departments.
- Assist with the Group leadership and development initiatives.
- Participate in special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education:
- 1st year completed of Master of Business Administration Degree (accredited)
- GPA Requirement: 3.0
- Completed 1 st year of graduate program
- 3-5 years business experience (in addition to education requirement)
- Experience working with analytical models (financial, statistical, simulation, etc.)
- Experience conducting in-depth industry research, including financial conditions and industry trends.
- Must be available to participate in the 12-week internship program from start to finish (May 19 – Aug 15, 2025).
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week/standard working hours
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- None required.
- Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
- Ability to work well with staff at all levels and across functional teams
- Project management experience, leadership, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to work independent of direct supervision
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Available to travel up to 20 percent of time
- Interest in business and environmental sustainability issues, topics, and trends
About The Team
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.
