Diversity and Leadership Training Intern - Semester Generation H

The Team:

The Talent Development, HR team champions Hermès culture and values by designing and implementing internal communication, learning and development, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies focused on educating, motivating, and engaging our diverse Hermès of Paris (US) Family.

As the Diversity and Leadership Training Intern, you will support the Director of Diversity and Leadership Development in the organization and planning of the brand’s DEI’s engagement initiatives that defines and supports Hermès of Paris as a ‘Maison for All.’ In collaboration with the Talent Development team, you will support the alignment, deployment, and communication of DEI initiatives and leadership training offerings.

For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!

As part of Generation H, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development;

network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.

The internship is scheduled to start on July 13, 2024 - December 18, 2026 and will be Full-Time, 5 days per week.

All internships are in-person (non-remote) and based in the Hermès US corporate headquarters located at 550 Madison Avenue NY Corporate Office in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.

• Assist with research, planning, and implementation of engagement initiatives

• Contribute innovative ideas and share DEI best practices

• Assist with creating boutique workshops focused on employee experience and team culture

• Provide administrative support with document management, including updating resources, meeting recaps, and tracking attendance lists

• Assist with planning and on-site support with leadership training seminars

• Draft communications for recognition months

• Participate in all internship activities and events scheduled during business hours

• Support with office events that reflect current trends and priorities, as assigned

• Attend Talent Development team meetings and develop agenda and action items, as requested

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• Enrolled student currently pursuing a degree
• Ability to work independently and as an active team player
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in diversity and inclusion, or Human Resources
• Contribute positively to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, and accepting and giving constructive feedback
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

The company brings together globally more than 17,000 employees in 50 countries and 60 subsidiaries; all are artisans in their own way, committed to the long-term development of the…