Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Sustainability Intern to join our team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open-air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, the Sustainability Intern will support the hotel's environmental and social responsibility efforts by coordinating initiatives, maintaining data and reports, assisting with audits, promoting engagement, and collaborating on wellness and sustainability events.

As a Sustainability Intern you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Establish and maintain partnerships with local associations and community organizations to promote volunteer opportunities for hotel colleagues. Track, record, and report volunteering hours to ensure engagement goals are met and aligned with corporate social responsibility targets.
• Maintain and update all sustainability-related data, projects, and performance metrics on the GreenView platform. Ensure timely and accurate input to reflect ongoing initiatives and progress toward sustainability goals.
• Actively participate in monthly hotel-level sustainability meetings and represent the hotel during quarterly corporate sustainability calls. Support the preparation of meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Support the hotel’s preparation for annual sustainability audits including DST, GSTC and FLHSS. Assist in gathering required documentation and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Serve as a sustainability ambassador and main point of contact for colleagues with questions, ideas, or feedback regarding the hotel’s environmental and social initiatives.
• Promote upcoming sustainability initiatives and events through internal communication channels. Share outcomes and success stories to encourage ongoing participation and support.
• Continuously research and propose new sustainability practices or technologies that can enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, or improve guest and employee experiences.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of guest feedback related to sustainability initiatives. Analyze trends and report findings to help inform improvements and future initiatives.
• Assist the People & Culture department with the planning, coordination, and execution of all wellness and sustainability-related events and initiatives for colleagues, ensuring strong engagement and smooth logistics.
• Update the sustainability communications dashboard on a monthly basis to reflect ongoing initiatives, key milestones, and colleague engagement activities.

As a Sustainability Intern we expect from you:

• Senior School qualification or equivalent
• Bachelor degree (or currently enrolled) in Tourism/Hospitality/Sustainability/Environment Protection programme is an advantage.
• Strong commands of Microsoft Office products
• Perform job with attention to details and the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Clear communication; effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian in addition to English.
• Completion of sustainability-related university courses or certifications is an added advantage.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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