ESG Management Intern

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 5,700 - 7,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free staff meals

F&B discount up to 50%

Training and development opportunities

Career opportunities after internship

Job summary

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is offering an ESG Management Intern position starting August/September 2026. You will assist the ESG Manager, participate in the CSR Committee, and help drive sustainability initiatives within a luxury hospitality setting.

You will gain hands-on experience in strategic analysis, project coordination, and sustainability reporting, with opportunities for training and cross-department exposure in a 5-star hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or ESG is required.
• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and other languages are a plus.
• Well organized and with a passion for sustainability.
• Seeking a management internship in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist ESG Manager with sustainability projects from planning to execution.
• Participate in the CSR Committee and assist in organizing events and awareness activities.
• Conduct strategic analyses and reporting on ESG policies and metrics.
• Manage sustainability data in Excel and develop dashboards to visualize insights.
• Support internal stakeholders including employees, clients and partners on sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with audits to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Sustainability mindset

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or ESG

Job description

*Available from August/September 2026

Let your passion shine as ESGManagement Intern

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our community and we will support you to realize your potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. We will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalized experiences for guests. Help them to feel special and we will do the same for you.

A career that lets your passion shine

Is your heart beating for Hospitality and do you stand for doing business in a responsible and sustainable way? Then this is the perfect internship for you!

As a ESG Management Intern, you will assist our ESG Manager with several tasks and projects. One of them will be participating in the CSR Committee. This is a group of employees who strive to raise awareness among all our colleagues. You guide and assist the group in organizing events and raising awareness about the importance of sustainability.

Other Responsibilities are

Strategic Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct analysis of sustainability initiatives and report on ESG policies, actions, metrics and policies.
• Identify sustainability related opportunities and threats with regards to The Grand’s business model.

Project Management:

• Assist the ESG Manager with sustainability projects, from planning to execution.
• Design and implement new projects, track milestones, and ensure alignment with goals.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Manage sustainability metrics in Excel, analyze data, and develop dashboards to visualize insights.
• Basic knowledge on carbon footprint, magnitudes of impact, planetary boundaries.
• Data analysis on food waste, energy, waste.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with employees, clients, and partners on sustainability initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
• Review documentation for accuracy and consistency.

Innovation and Creative Input:

• Develop innovative ideas to enhance sustainability efforts.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends and best practices.

By taking on these responsibilities, you will gain valuable experience in sustainability management, strategic analysis, and project coordination, making a positive impact on the environment and the hospitality industry.

What we offer

Bring passion and dedication to excellence and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives. Join us and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

Our team is young and full with passion and motivation. The Grand highly values personal and professional growth, therefore, we have a full time trainings manager who contributes to your development. Not only during, but also after your internship, we want tocreate career opportunities for you. You also have the possibility to do various cross trainings in different departments to broaden your hotel knowledge.As part of your internship experience, you'll get the opportunity to take part in an operational shift once a month, giving you valuable hands-on insight into our daily operations.

The internship allowance is €600 gross per month, based on 38 hours per week. Besides this, you also have the possibility to receive travel allowance. Every day you can enjoy a meal (for free) in our staff canteen.

Do you like to go out for dinner and drinks? Good! You will get up to 50% F&B discount in restaurants of 4 and 5 star hotels in Amsterdam!

What you will bring to the role

• You are following a bachelor education in the direction of Hospitality Management orESG.
• You have previous experience in hospitality.
• You are looking for a management internship.
• You are fluent in English. Dutch and other languages are a plus.
• You are well organized and have a passion for sustainability.

About our hotel

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers five-star luxury in a unique setting. Being part of Accor, a French hotel chain, enables us to combine the historical flair of the building with modern design, and luxurious service. For further details, feel free to check out our website and follow us on Social Media.