Sustainability Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Location PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 13, 2026
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Hermès Sellier in Pantin seeks a Sustainability Project Assistant (apprenticeship) to support the Footwear sustainability team in circularity, impact assessment and RSE data (12-month).

Overview

Hermès Sellier is a French luxury Maison renowned for artisanal leather goods and excellence in craftsmanship. The Footwear métier sits within the Maison’s network of métiers and combines in-house ateliers and industrial partners to produce and commercialize collections through an integrated global retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the deployment of the Footwear métier’s sustainability strategy under the supervision of the Sustainability Project Manager.
  • Pilot operational circularity initiatives and contribute to projects promoting reuse, repair and material circularity.
  • Contribute to the Maison’s ambition to eliminate non-essential single-use plastics and support related implementation workstreams.
  • Participate in R&D projects linked to product circularity and sustainable materials.
  • Formalize and document ‘low environmental impact’ best practices for design and production.
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments of products and assist in implementing improvement projects across the value chain.
  • Help define RSE (CSR) performance indicators and contribute to the deployment of a performance-tracking tool.
  • Assist in improving the quality and reliability of sustainability data and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in or holder of Bac +4/5 (engineering school, business school, IEP) or a Master in Sustainable Development / CSR.
  • Strong numerical rigour and ability to manipulate quantitative data.
  • Demonstrated analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Genuine interest and curiosity for environmental topics and sustainability challenges.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Skills

Circularity initiatives Zero single-use plastic initiatives R&D project support Environmental impact assessment Definition of RSE performance indicators Implementation of RSE performance-tracking tools Data quality improvement and quantitative data handling Analytical and synthesis skills Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

Open to early-career candidates and students (beginners accepted). Prior internships or project experience in sustainability, environmental assessment or data analysis is advantageous but not required.

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bac +4/5 in engineering, business school, IEP or a master’s in Sustainable Development / CSR.

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture of artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and long-term stewardship of materials and skills. The Maison emphasizes collaborative, cross-disciplinary working and has increasingly integrated social and environmental responsibility into its métiers, offering a workplace where craft, creativity and sustainability converge.