Internship - Sustainability Assistant EMEA

The Estée Lauder Companies; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Sustainable Intern to support the Corporate Retail & Sustainability Manager within the RDDC EMEA. You will help update guidelines, prepare stakeholder presentations, and cascade global guidance to regional teams while supporting sustainable initiatives across store design and visual merchandise.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in business or technical programs, with fluency in French and English, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English.
• Currently studying sustainability, business or technical discipline.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Update the RDDC sustainability guidelines per global recommendations.
• Prepare presentations for regional and global management and stakeholders.
• Cascade information from the Global team to regional teams and affiliates.
• Organize peer-to-peer knowledge sharing with other regional teams.
• Prepare quarterly sustainability newsletters for internal audiences.
• Support sustainable projects and update tools and databases.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Adaptability

Rigorous

Aesthetic sense

Education

Student in business school or technical discipline

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty, bringing together iconic brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. At ELC, creativity, innovation, and collaboration come together in an international environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and make an impact. Joining ELC means becoming part of a passionate community shaping the future of beauty.Integrated in the Retail Design Development Center EMEA (RDDC EMEA), the Estée Lauder Companies creative department.The Sustainable intern will support the Corporate Retail & Sustainability Manager in all the RDDC sustainable initiatives.Key tasks and responsibilities:1. Communication:Update the RDDC sustainability guidelines according to global recommendationsPrepare presentations for various stakeholders (regional and global management, RDDC members, ELC EMEA affiliates, suppliers,…)Cascade the information received from ELC Global teamOrganize Peer to peer approach with the other regional teamsPrepare quarterly newsletter2. Support:Assist the Corporate Retail & Sustainability Manager on the sustainable projectsAssist the different RDDC members in their sustainable developmentsUpdate the existing sustainable tools available3. Researches:Source new sustainable materials and update the existing databaseMonitor our competitors sustainable initiatives4. Reporting:Regroup and analyze the RDDC sustainable projectsTrack KPIsReport the RDDC improvements and developments to the regional and Global teamSet up all needed tools to encourage sustainable practices in Store design and visual merchandisingMinimum Education Level:Student in business school or technical discipline. Master’s Degree desirable.Sustainability training desirable.Minimum Years and Area of Experience:Required Language Proficiency:French, English (mandatory)Licenses or Certifications:Additional Job Specifications:Capability to work in a team environment, very good interpersonal skillsRigorous, well organizedSense of aesthetics, attention to detailGreat communication skills and summarization capabilitiesAdaptability, agility, open mindedPassionate about sustainabilityPro-active and curious attitude, with an entrepreneurial mindsetPowerPoint, SharePoint proficiency