Do you want to help build a sustainable and fair future? Are you interested in using insights from public and expert opinions to help our clients make decisions and create strategies? Do you want to work in a collaborative, international, and purpose-driven culture? Are you fluent in French and English? If you’re passionate about making a positive impact, this internship is a great opportunity for you!
We are looking for an intern to join our team based in Paris
An internship with GlobeScan presents the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of diverse activities across client projects and business development. Day-to-day activities include supporting client projects, which could consist of helping write reports, running desk research, gathering and analyzing data from primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data, helping to craft strategic implications and recommendations for clients as well as project management, client contact (managing client requests, attending client meetings), and actively taking part in client briefings and presentations.
What we offer…
- The experience of working within a fast-paced research and advisory consultancy, and thus, the opportunity to gain work experience in market research and consulting, and exposure to a wide range of clients, issues, and project types
- Being part of a vibrant and friendly international team – on a given day, you will get to work with colleagues based in London, Toronto, Cape Town, or Hong Kong
- The chance to apply your skills and knowledge to support GlobeScan’s work with top global brands and international organizations, impacting their purpose and strategy
- Interesting, diverse work across sectors and organizations
- A fun working environment in a coworking space in the 11th arrondissement of Paris
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid working from home/working from the office)
What we need from you…
- Education—A Master’s degree in relevant topics (e.g., market research, social sciences, business, sociology studies, sustainable development, etc.)
- Language – Fluent, professional proficiency in both written and spoken French and English is a must (minimum level: C1), any other language is a plus
- Demonstrable interest in our focus areas (corporate sustainability, corporate affairs, consumer engagement on sustainability, etc.) and keen understanding of business and societal issues
- Good proficiency in MS Word / Excel / PPT
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
- Concise and clear written and oral communications
- An inquisitive and creative mindset – you are not afraid to challenge the status quo and propose new ways of doing things
- A good team player who can think and work independently, enthusiastic and keen to contribute to our work at GlobeScan and learn new skills
- Strong values of ethics and integrity
We’d like to hear from you if you’re interested. To apply, please send us your CV and cover letter detailing why you’d like to work for GlobeScan and why you think you would be a good fit for the role.
About GlobeScan
GlobeScan is a global insights and advisory firm specializing in trust, sustainability, and engagement.
We equip companies, NGOs, and governmental organizations with the insights they need to make sense of their rapidly changing world and respond to shifting societal and stakeholder expectations. We help our clients craft evidence-led strategies that reduce risks and create value for themselves and society. Our purpose is to co-create a sustainable and equitable future.
Our international footprint, expertise, and track record allow us to work with influential clients to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. With offices in nine countries and on five continents (Cape Town, Hong Kong, London, Hyderabad, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, and Toronto), we use our One Team approach to bring members from different offices together and gather diverse and unique perspectives to enrich our work. GlobeScan is a certified B Corp (a global movement of people using business as a force for good), a long-time participant of the UN Global Compact, and an employee-owned company driven by our purpose to build trusted leadership to create a better future.
GlobeScan is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued and supported to reach their full potential. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, where our diversity is a strength. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to age, ethnicity, race, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, or disability.
Want to know more about what we do? Follow this link to see a list of our Services: https://globescan.com/our-services/
To Apply
Applicants must be eligible to work in France
Expected starting date: January 2025
Internship duration: Minimum of 6 months (with flexibility to extend or adjust the internship duration if needed)
Competitive Internship salary
Closing date for applications: 8th November 2024 (but please submit your application as soon as you’re ready – we will start interviewing in late October).
Please email your application to careers@globescan.com