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Apr 30, 2026
Location
Carthage, Missouri, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.
About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sustainability Intern within our Sustainability team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Sustainability Intern you will have the opportunity to support the development, implementation, and improvement of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)/sustainability policies, programs, and projects across the company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the company by supporting our goals to reduce our impact on the natural environment and support sustainable business practices. This position will work collaboratively with multiple departments, teams, and leadership. Candidates must be able to commit to work up to 25 hours per week during the school year, with the possibility of additional hours during the summer months, depending upon experience and need. If you are passionate about corporate sustainability and want to leave a lasting impact on a global organization, we would like you to join our team!
At this point, you’re probably thinking, this sounds great, right?! But wait there’s more. We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.
So, what will you be doing as a Sustainability Intern?
- Collect, compile and review data from multiple business units on a variety of sustainability topics such as energy, water, and waste usage.
- Support our greenhouse gas emissions inventory team with producing inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol.
- Provide support to our global network of manufacturing locations to share environmental stewardship best practices.
- Support the Development of a Sustainability Handbook that can be used globally to further promote and enhance our ESG efforts.
- Assist with various ESG reporting processes, including supporting various regulatory and compliance activities for active and pending regulations within this space.
- Support alignment to global sustainability and ESG frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UN SDG’s.
- Provide support to develop an energy policy, energy baselines and benchmarking, and energy management scorecards for manufacturing locations.
- Engage in a variety of sustainably focused projects to further strengthen and mature our processes.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- On track to graduate with a 4-year or graduate degree, preferably in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields
- Able to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
- Strong project and time management skills
- Great analytical skills
- Great communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
Things we consider a plus:
- Prior sustainability experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Date
Apr 30, 2026
Location
Carthage, Missouri, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.
About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sustainability Intern within our Sustainability team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Sustainability Intern you will have the opportunity to support the development, implementation, and improvement of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)/sustainability policies, programs, and projects across the company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the company by supporting our goals to reduce our impact on the natural environment and support sustainable business practices. This position will work collaboratively with multiple departments, teams, and leadership. Candidates must be able to commit to work up to 25 hours per week during the school year, with the possibility of additional hours during the summer months, depending upon experience and need. If you are passionate about corporate sustainability and want to leave a lasting impact on a global organization, we would like you to join our team!
At this point, you’re probably thinking, this sounds great, right?! But wait there’s more. We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.
So, what will you be doing as a Sustainability Intern?
- Collect, compile and review data from multiple business units on a variety of sustainability topics such as energy, water, and waste usage.
- Support our greenhouse gas emissions inventory team with producing inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol.
- Provide support to our global network of manufacturing locations to share environmental stewardship best practices.
- Support the Development of a Sustainability Handbook that can be used globally to further promote and enhance our ESG efforts.
- Assist with various ESG reporting processes, including supporting various regulatory and compliance activities for active and pending regulations within this space.
- Support alignment to global sustainability and ESG frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UN SDG’s.
- Provide support to develop an energy policy, energy baselines and benchmarking, and energy management scorecards for manufacturing locations.
- Engage in a variety of sustainably focused projects to further strengthen and mature our processes.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- On track to graduate with a 4-year or graduate degree, preferably in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields
- Able to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
- Strong project and time management skills
- Great analytical skills
- Great communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
Things we consider a plus:
- Prior sustainability experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, or related fields
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Sustainability
Document your sustainability credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications like LEED or ISO 14001 training records, and employer letters that link your background to a defined sustainability function. Designated sponsors scrutinize whether your credentials directly support the proposed training plan.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before targeting roles
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify as a J-1 Intern for up to 12 months. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, you qualify as a Trainee, which extends eligibility to 18 months for most sustainability disciplines.
Search Migrate Mate to find sustainability roles at J-1-aligned employers
Filter by job function and location to identify U.S. host employers who have structured programs compatible with J-1 placement. Migrate Mate surfaces sustainability positions where exchange visitors fit the role's training or research objectives.
Verify your role avoids the two-year home residency requirement
Sustainability positions funded by government grants or tied to skills on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your funding source and country of origin with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Request a training plan draft from the host employer early
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Ask the host employer to outline specific sustainability objectives, learning milestones, and supervision structure at the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Confirm the host employer can support J-1 compliance obligations
Host employers must designate a responsible officer, maintain contact with your designated sponsor, and report any material changes to your training program. Smaller environmental startups sometimes lack this infrastructure, so ask directly before the offer becomes formal.
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Find Sustainability JobsSustainability J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits sustainability roles?
Current students typically enter under the Intern category, which covers sustainability roles tied to their field of study for up to 12 months. Recent graduates and early-career professionals with relevant work experience qualify under the Trainee category, which allows up to 18 months and is better suited to structured ESG or environmental compliance rotations at U.S. host organizations.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a sustainability position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not the employer where you'll work. The host employer provides the training opportunity and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your primary point of contact with the State Department.
How do I find U.S. sustainability employers that work with J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search sustainability roles at U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 program requirements. Because J-1 is not employer-administered like H-1B, your best approach is identifying host organizations with established relationships with designated sponsors and defined training objectives in areas like carbon accounting, environmental compliance, or corporate ESG strategy.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to sustainability jobs?
It can. The requirement applies if your exchange program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has listed your sustainability-related skill on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List. Positions tied to federal environmental grants are a common trigger. Your designated sponsor can review your specific situation before you accept an offer and confirm whether a waiver is necessary.
Can a sustainability host employer reject my J-1 training plan partway through?
Yes. Host employers can modify or terminate a training plan, but they must notify the designated sponsor promptly. If the training program ends early, you typically have a 30-day grace period to depart the U.S. or transfer to a new host employer through the same designated sponsor, provided a new DS-2019 can be issued and the program change is approved before your original end date.
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