Sustainability and Public Affairs Intern

Location: Paris or Bordeaux, France; on-site role

Salary: €1,200–€1,400 per month, based on level of studies and candidate-specific factors.

Company

hirify.global is a global marketplace for refurbished devices focused on making technology reliable, affordable, and more sustainable.

What you will do

• Support B Corp recertification through documentation, benchmarking research, and progress tracking.
• Develop responsible business conduct practices, including sustainability databases, questionnaires, and implementation plans for suppliers and sellers.
• Drive internal sustainability engagement through employee initiatives, events, communications, and philanthropy reporting.
• Contribute to technology impact monitoring and ESG reporting.
• Analyze French, UK, and EU legislation, parliamentary discussions, votes, and policy-making processes related to the circular economy.
• Map stakeholders, help prepare position papers, participate in external meetings, and track regulatory developments affecting refurbished electronics.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Environmental Studies, Law, Political Science, or a related field.
• Ability to read and understand legislation and policy-making processes in France and Europe.
• Strong analytical, research, synthesis, and organizational skills.
• Fluent English and French, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for database management and tracking.
• Availability for a full-time, 35-hour-per-week, six-month internship starting in January 2027; a French school internship agreement is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of B Corp certification.
• Familiarity with EU legislative processes.
• Experience with data visualization tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on reducing the environmental impact of technology.
• Hybrid work benefits include two remote days per week, one remote work week per quarter, and three flex days.
• Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace with opportunities for hands-on career development.

Hiring process

• Video-call interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Take-home research exercise followed by a technical interview with the direct manager.
• Cultural-fit interview with another team member.