HBCU Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability Intern - Summer 2022

 

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POSITION TITLE:                  HBCU Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability Intern - Summer 2022

REPORTS TO:                        Sr Director – Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is focused on supporting, developing, and facilitating the global sourcing strategies with respect to sustainability and responsible sourcing. This position will work closely with the Sr Director – Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability to support in research and policy recommendations to further AEO’s sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest in sustainability.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and synthesize industry best practices for manufacturing & retail
• Support multiple sustainability initiatives through research, benchmarking, and data collection
• Assist in development of procedures, reference resources, and educational resources
• Communicate across functional areas (supply chain, retail, marketing, compliance, product management, etc.)
• Review AEO’s sustainability communications for opportunities to improve customer and other external engagement

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) 
• Sound judgement
• Background in sustainability, business related majors, responsible sourcing preferred
• Ability to think strategically
• Experience in retail or consumer products a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritization, planning and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High degree of proficiency in Google office tools
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, without compromising accuracy
• High integrity, self-motivated, intense intellectual curiosity and attention to detail

 

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.