ESG Management Intern

Company Description

About our hotel

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers five-star luxury in a unique and historic setting. As part of Accor, we combine the rich heritage of our landmark building with contemporary elegance, French art de vivre, and exceptional service standards.

Located in the heart of Amsterdam, The Grand is renowned for creating unforgettable experiences for guests from around the world while offering meaningful development opportunities for hospitality professionals.

Job Description

Let your passion shine as ESG Management 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 to create 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!

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role

• You are following a bachelor education in the direction of Hospitality Management or ESG.
• 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.

Additional Information

Our team is young, dynamic, and passionate about hospitality. The Grand highly values personal and professional development, which is why we have a dedicated Training Manager who actively supports your growth throughout your internship journey.

In addition to your operational learning experience, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in various cross-trainings across different hotel departments
• Gain exposure to quality management and operational coordination projects
• Take part in an operational management shift once per month, providing valuable insight into daily hotel operations and decision-making
• Explore future career opportunities within Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam and the wider Accor network

 

The internship allowance is €600 gross per month based on 38 hours per week. In addition, you may be eligible for a travel allowance.

Every day, you can enjoy a complimentary meal in our staff canteen.

Love dining out? As part of the Accor family, you can enjoy discounts of up to 50% at selected restaurants and bars within participating 4- and 5-star hotels in Amsterdam.

Please note that only candidates who already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands will be considered. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam does not provide visa or work permit sponsorship.