Administration & Sustainable Development Intern

The HERMÈS WORK IMMERSION PROGRAM offers students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability within the luxury retail industry.

By participating in this program, intern will acquire valuable practical experience and learn about the various strategies used to promote sustainable practices in the retail sector.

The intern will also work with external parties and various teams across different regions within the organization, allowing he/she to learn from diverse perspectives and develop new skills.

This 9-month program is designed to cultivate future leaders by integrating practical learning with meaningful responsibilities, while providing a deep understanding of Hermès' sustainability excellence and standards.

Responsibilities


* Assist in the implementation of Carbon Footprint Assessment, including database consolidation, workshop preparation, report analysis, and follow-up actions at offices, stores, and warehouses


* Assist in exploring partnerships and developing projects with local craftsmen and artists to promote craftsmanship and transmit know-how to the next generation


* Support employee engagement initiatives and facilitate the internal network for promoting sustainability


* Facilitate closed-loop upcycling processes and investigate more environmentally friendly methods across various sectors within the company


* Explore potential projects of local NGOs for patronage and donation review


* Support sustainability and wellness activities

Requirements


* Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor's degree, preferably in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline


* Passionate about sustainability and the retail industry


* Demonstrates a high level of initiative, learning agility, an open mindset, and commitment


* Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment


* Strong interpersonal and communication skills


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)


* Good command of both written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Mandarin


* Outdoor activities and work may be required occasionally


* Available to work as an intern for 2-3 full days per week (falls into Mon - Fri)

"A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23 200 people worldwide.

Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management.

The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources.

Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in nearly 300 stores around the world"