Sustainability Communications and Events Intern

at  IMD

ABOUT IMD

Founded by business executives for business executives, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institute with campuses in Lausanne and Singapore as well as a Management Development Hub in Shenzhen.
We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our executive education and degree programs are consistently ranked among the world’s best by the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, and others.
Our leading position in the field is grounded in our unique approach to creating real learning, real impact. Through our research, programs, and advisory work we enable business leaders to find new and better solutions.
Our purpose is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders and organizations that contribute to a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

KEY ACTIVITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan internal communication promoting sustainable behaviours and events on campus, including intranet site and monthly newsletter
• Help organize sustainability data for sustainability and carbon footprint reporting
• Support with developing and rolling out sustainable procurement
• Support sustainability-related events both online and in person, including general logistics
• Assist with organization of employee engagement activities
• Administrative tasks including (but not limited to) preparation of reference materials, presentations, briefings, meeting minutes and other forms of correspondence.

OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE:

• Key trends in sustainable business
• Working in an international environment
• Project management
• Communications
• Stakeholder engagement

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in studies (BA or BSc in Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Environmental Science, Communication, or Marketing)
• Course in Sustainability, CSR, Corporate Communications, Marketing

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as part of a team in a corporate or academic environment
• Experience in managing and organizing communication and events involving different stakeholders

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Passion for sustainability and climate change topics, understanding of implications for society and education
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with several projects and work with a high degree of independence and integrity
• Confidence engaging with executives
• Interpersonal skills, ability to communicate, motivate and build relationships
• A high standard of written and spoken English
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Microsoft Office/Sharepoint/Web design

Please refer the Job description for details