Sustainability and Public Affairs Intern (Paris )

Back Market; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Back Market is offering a unique dual-mission internship in Sustainability and Public Affairs. You'll support B Corp recertification, develop responsible business practices with suppliers, and help shape the regulatory framework for the circular economy.

This internship provides a full view of how companies drive systemic change, with exposure to internal sustainability work and external policy advocacy. Start January 2027 for six months, located in Paris or Bordeaux, 35 hours per week, with an

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to understand policy-making processes in France and Europe.
• Experience with data management and visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support B Corp recertification by compiling documentation and benchmarking.
• Develop responsible business conduct databases and roll-out plans.
• Assist with ESG reporting and internal sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct legal analysis of circular-economy policy drafts at multiple levels.
• Engage with stakeholders and track regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy analysis

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Master's degree (Sustainability/Policy/Law/Environmental Studies)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Hi, we’re Back Market.

We’re here to help make tech reliable, affordable, and better than new. We're a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping lower our collective environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new.

Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet — and consumers — a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.

Are you ready to join us?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join Back Market's Impact team for a unique dual-mission internship where you'll contribute to both our Sustainability and Public Affairs initiatives. You'll support our B Corp recertification, develop responsible business practices with suppliers/sellers, and help shape the regulatory framework for the circular economy. This role offers a comprehensive view of how companies can drive systemic change through both internal sustainability practices and external policy advocacy.

YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT):

Sustainability (50%)

• Support Back Market’s B Corp recertification by compiling documentation, conducting benchmarking research, and maintaining progress trackers
• Develop responsible business conduct practices by creating sustainability databases, drafting questionnaires, and preparing roll-out plans
• Drive internal engagement through employee initiatives, sustainability events, communication materials, and philanthropy reporting
• Contribute to tech impact monitoring and ESG reporting

Public Affairs (50%)

• Conduct legal analysis of bill drafts, parliamentary discussions, and votes related to circular economy at French, UK and EU levels
• Monitor policy-making processes at national and EU levels
• Develop stakeholders mapping and contribute to position paper building
• Participate in external meetings with policymakers, industry associations, and stakeholders
• Track regulatory developments impacting refurbished electronics and circular economy

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF:

• You're currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Environmental Studies, Law, Political Science, or related field
• You’re capable of reading and understanding the law and understand policy making processes in France and Europe
• You have strong analytical and research capabilities with excellent organizational skills
• You're fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
• You're proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for database management and tracking
• Can synthesize complex information into clear, actionable formats
• You're curious about sustainability, ESG standards, circular economy, and regulatory affairs
• You're a team player who can work independently across multiple projects
• Nice to have: Knowledge of B Corp certification, familiarity with EU legislative processes, experience with data visualization tools

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

• Starting date: January 2027
• Duration: 6 months (until June 2027)
• Schedule: Full-time (35H/week)
• Location: Paris or Bordeaux, France
• Contract: Internship agreement from your French school required

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Video-call Interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Small research at home to prepare the technical interview
• Technical Interview with the direct manager
• Cultural fit Interview with another person in the team

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ?

At Back Market, we’re committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — it’s one of the reasons we’re such a high-scoring certified B Corp company (93.2).

No matter your role and seniority level, you’ll enjoy impact-driven work with hands‑on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast‑paced environment — with benefits to match, like:

- A mission driven work environment where your day to day makes an impact on the planet. Seriously.

- Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.

- Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.

At Back Market, we strive to create a workplace that embodies the world we’re trying to change. We’ve embedded our diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our DNA — from dedicated staff to employee resource groups and our company values.

We know that the perfect background for a role doesn’t mean the perfect fit — we encourage you to apply for a role even if you think you may not have all the qualifications.

If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.