Diversity and Leadership Training Intern - (2026 Semester 2) 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. 

The Opportunity:

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. 

The Internship:

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.

About the Role: 

• 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

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• NO

Budget Responsibility: 

• NO

Decision Making Responsibility: 

• NO

About You: 

• 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.

Company Overview:

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 company and the Hermès culture.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a ‘Maison for All,’ a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.