ESG Management Trainee

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions, and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart, join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

*Available from February 2025*

Let your passion shine as ESG Management Intern

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel 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 an 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 recognize 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 of passion and motivation. The Grand highly values personal and professional growth; therefore, we have a full-time training 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.

The internship allowance is €600 gross per month, based on 38 hours per week. Besides this, you also have the possibility to receive a 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

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

Apply now

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Don't hesitate to reach out to me via gillian.fletcher@sofitel.com or +31 (0)20 555 3 194.