Sustainability and Public Affairs Intern (Paris )

Overview

Back Market is offering a Sustainability and Public Affairs Internship within its Impact team. This dual-mission role involves splitting time equally between sustainability initiatives and public affairs work. The position is based in Paris or Bordeaux, France, with a hybrid work environment allowing two remote days per week, one remote work week per quarter, and three flex days.

Who can apply

Applicants must be currently pursuing a Master degree in Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Environmental Studies, Law, Political Science, or a related field. Candidates need to be capable of reading and understanding the law, comprehending policymaking processes in France and Europe, and possessing strong analytical, research, and organizational skills. Proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken, is required, along with skill in Excel or Google Sheets for database management and tracking. An internship agreement from a French school is necessary.

What you get

The internship provides a salary of 1.2K to 1.4K EUR per month. Additional features include a mission-driven work environment, hands-on career development, Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.

Requirements

The role requires full-time availability of 35 hours per week for a duration of six months. Candidates must be able to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable formats and work independently across multiple projects.

Key dates

The internship starts in January 2027 and runs until June 2027.