General Manager MBA Internship - Summer 2026

About the Role

Interns will rotate through functional areas such as Operations, Finance, Maintenance, Sales, and Administration, executing project deliverables identified by functional leaders. They will analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop professional documents and communications to share findings with key stakeholders. Throughout the internship, participants will engage with employees and leadership teams to understand business drivers, influence financial outcomes, and contribute to strategic decision‑making while adhering to a formal training curriculum. • Rotate through Operations, Finance, Maintenance, Sales, and Administration. • Execute and present project deliverables to key stakeholders. • Analyze business processes to identify improvement and growth opportunities. • Develop professional documents and communications on project outcomes. • Engage with employees and leadership to understand business drivers and challenges. • Contribute to financial outcomes and strategic decision‑making. • Complete all training curriculum tasks within the internship timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project delivery
• ▸process analysis
• ▸document development
• ▸stakeholder presentation
• ▸financial impact
• ▸training completion

What You Bring

Candidates must possess strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills and demonstrate an interest in operations, leadership, and business strategy. Applicants must be enrolled in the first year of an accredited MBA program and be able to commit to a full‑time, 10‑week internship beginning in June. The General Manager MBA Internship – Summer 2026 is not sponsorship‑eligible, and the hiring process will begin reviewing resumes in November with interviews in January 2026. The internship cohort for summer 2026 will be offered at multiple locations across the United States, including Richmond, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Anaheim, CA; Las Vegas, NV; San Antonio, TX; Galena, KS; Crestwood, IL; Detroit, MI; Elyria, OH; Birmingham, AL; Washington, DC; Peabody, MA; St. Louis, MO (recycling specific); Robstown, TX (recycling specific); Boston, MA (Environmental Solutions); and other Environmental Solutions sites. • Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills. • Be enrolled in the first year of an accredited MBA program.

Requirements

• ▸analytical
• ▸communication
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸mba
• ▸leadership
• ▸operations

Benefits

The MBA Internship Program is a 10‑week, paid, full‑time internship designed for first‑year MBA students. Interns are placed at locations nationwide and receive support from a dedicated program manager and mentor. The role provides direct exposure to executive leadership and the chance to work on high‑impact initiatives that drive business performance. High‑performing interns are considered for full‑time positions, including the General Manager Accelerated Program. Republic Services has been recognized by numerous organizations, including Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and S&P Global. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment where effort is appreciated, teammates back each other, and continuous investment in tools and technology enables safe and effective performance. Employees benefit from growth opportunities, a commitment to sustainability in action, and a culture that strives to leave the world better than it was found. • Commit to a full‑time, 10‑week internship starting in June. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment

Office Full-Time

Interview Process

-resume review begins in november. -interviews will be conducted in january 2026.