Internship – Sustainability Assistant

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about people and ecology and strongly believe that business performance and growth are directly connected to the continuous improvement of IKEA customers’ experience through sustainable way of life.

You enjoy a real challenge, in an environment where everything is changing. You have a passion for networking and connecting with people. 

As an intern in the Commercial team you’ll be able to work hands on with different tasks, projects and activities connected to IKEA People and Planet Positive strategy.

You are a team player and find energy and results in collaboration, and you are not afraid to find new ways and test and learn.

• Passion for social, ecological, and charity projects
• Experience in Microsoft Office package (especially MS Excel and MS Power Point).
• Preferably analytical and presentation skills
• Hard skills in data searching online and in social networks tools.
• Communication skills in written and spoken English from Intermediate level and upper.
• A can-do attitude.
• Not afraid to come up with ideas and take own initiatives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We offer you:

• Learn and understand the day-to-day work in a international and diverse environment.
• Assist and support in the variety of sustainability strategy processes and projects.
• Continuous learning environment.
• Real work experience as well as getting the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of pursuing a career within the Sustainability field.
• Help in providing ideas, input and assist in finding solutions for the best Commercial operations.
• Warmly welcoming team of professionals in the service office and the store.
• Everyday opportunities to be excited, surprised, puzzled, skill-upgraded, proud, amused and embraced by the friendliness, support, good mentoring and a lot of fun!

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

Keep the quality. Cut the waste. Save time. Save money. Reduce resources. You increase operational excellence without sacrificing what IKEA customers want: a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at low prices. It’s a collaborative process of continuous improvement and an ongoing challenge to make the most of every single thing.

QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!

The internship position will be based at the IKEA Kiev store located in Blockbuster Shopping mall near metro station Pochaina.

Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program (preferably prior to the final year of studies) or be a recent graduate (within the last 6 months).

This is a paid internship, with an expected 25-30 hours of work per week. The duration of internship is 6 months. 

If you have any questions regarding the internship position, please reach out to Отправить резюме . 

Please attach you CV and fill in the questionnaire along with your application via our recruitment portal. All documents and data must be submitted in English in order to be considered.