Internship Sustainability

**Additional Information**Mandatory Internships ONLY - Design Hotels Headquarters
**Job Number**24175366
**Job Category**Management Development Programs/Interns
**Location**Design Hotels Berlin office, One Marriott Drive, Berlin, Germany, Germany, 10245
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

IN A NUTSHELL
Design Hotels is an unrivaled global community for design, architecture, culture, and the definite source of original experiences. This role is with the focus on exciting and insightful stories on design, architecture, art, music, food and sustainability within our key topic drivers of responsible travel, conscious destinations, holistic wellbeing, transformative experiences, and cultural exchange.
- Opening: January / February / March 2025
- Duration: 6 months
- Compensation: EUR 1000 / month
- The internship must be a compulsory part of the study program

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
**Sustainability**
- Support with planning and execution of sustainability related activities internally and with member hotels, online and offline
- Support in creating content and campaigns for consumers related to sustainability
- Maintain the Sustainable Hotels database. Ensure our sustainable member hotels are regularly kept updated on our initiatives
- Produce reports and presentations
- Organize and upload data to effectively track and monitor sustainability activities
- Collaborate with different teams to integrate sustainability initiatives internally and externally
- Seek out opportunities for innovation and improvement in sustainability practices, such as exploring new technologies or methodologies
- Regularly review and update sustainability policies and procedures to reflect industry standards and best practices
- Monitor trends, research, hotel sustainability activities, R&D etc

**Culture**
- Assist in the development of our Impact Report by ensuring seamless workflow management and coordination
- Support our Impact Team initiatives by monitoring upcoming events, trends, and volunteering initiatives
- Maintain our internal platform updated with relevant content
- Provide assistance in organizing and managing internal events, ensuring smooth execution from planning to post-event assessment
- Support the development of company initiatives related to our employees / Assist in the creation and implementation of company initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and well-being

EXPERIENCE & MINDSET
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, German is not required—native English is a plus
- Great communication skills (specifically in English, writing and editing skills)
- Great understanding of brand identity and visual brand standards
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Proactive team member who shows initiative
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience working with Keynote
- Excel/Google Sheets experience (bonus, not required)

PERKS & BENEFITS
- A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels
- Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels located in the creative Media Spree area in Berlin
- Great hotel discount benefits, including Marriott Explore rates
- Company laptop and other office equipment is provided
- Career development opportunities in an international company
- Flexibility for hybrid working model

ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS

The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore. Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.

Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs only.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.