Responsible Sourcing Intern

Lrqa • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a New York-based intern to support our Responsible Sourcing team. This is a paid position. The ideal candidate will be available 20-25 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent grad who is interested in learning more about supply chain sustainability and responsible sourcing. In this position, a successful intern will learn what it takes to effectively manage client relationships and will develop a comprehensive understanding of brand and retailer responsible sourcing program requirements.

Requirements

• This is an appropriate internship for a graduate student in a related discipline and/or an undergraduate in their junior or senior year
• Coursework and/or job experience that demonstrates an interest in sustainability or responsible sourcing.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn more about brand and retail responsible sourcing and sustainability programs.
• Organized and detail oriented
• Creative and entrepreneurial minded
• Ability to work, learn independently and to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment
• Ability to work in our midtown office 2-3 days per week
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal English

Responsibilities

• Customer reporting - assist in the preparation of reports for clients on LRQA performance against improvement plans as necessary and at regular intervals.
• Program and project support - working with Client Services team, provide ad-hoc support for specific customer initiatives and/or projects.
• Research and provide updates on industry trends and special topics
• Attend meetings and take notes
• Support data entry and update to client program documentation
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees