Intern - Sustainability - Jumeirah

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumeirah is seeking an Intern for the Sustainability team in Dubai. The role involves supporting sustainability strategies, analyzing data, and organizing campaigns to promote eco-friendly practices. Ideal for hospitality students or fresh graduates looking to gain experience in a luxury environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates across properties

Excellent leave and health care package

Flights home and accommodation

Life insurance and functional incentives

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; additional international languages are a plus.
• Prior internship experience in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sustainability strategies across hotel operations.
• Collect and analyze sustainability-related data to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in organizing awareness campaigns for sustainability initiatives.

Education

Student at a hospitality school or recent graduate

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an Intern to join Sustainability in Jumeirah properties in Dubai. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Support the implementation of sustainability strategies by assisting with the integration of environmentally responsible practices across hotel operations, aligned with the company’s overall vision and goals.
• Collect and analyze sustainability-related data, including energy usage, water consumption, and waste generation, to help identify areas for improvement and support the development of performance reports.
• Assist in organizing awareness campaigns to engage colleagues and promote participation in sustainability initiatives throughout the hotel.
• Contribute to research and benchmarking efforts by exploring innovative solutions, industry best practices, and emerging trends that can enhance environmental performance.
• Help coordinate internal sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, resource conservation, and eco-friendly purchasing, while ensuring alignment with relevant guidelines and operational procedures.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• A student at a hospitality school or a recent graduate.
• Prior internship experience in a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Fluency in English; additional international languages are a plus.

Aboutthe Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.