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ESG intern

The Usual Office Amsterdam
Full or part-time
Intern / Student
500 € per month

Join us as

ESG intern 

At The Usual, we believe travel can be a force for good: for our guests, our teams, and the world around us. As we grow, so does our focus on making a positive impact.

As an ESG Intern, you’ll support our sustainability efforts across hotels and teams, working with ESG data, reporting, and ongoing initiatives. You’ll help translate our ambitions into measurable actions, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-growing hospitality company.

This role is ideal for an intern eager to develop practical skills in ESG, data, and reporting and contribute to building a more conscious way of travelling.

Be you with us

We're committed to being a hotel that won’t treat the planet like a hotel. We think that travel can be a force for good. Our solution-oriented group of optimists is committed to offering welcoming city trips that empower and inspire our guests, our colleagues, and the locals to do good, every step of the way.  

At our workplace, we foster an empowering environment where individuals are encouraged to unleash their full potential. Our team embraces a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating a sense of belonging and support for everyone. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, as we believe that great achievements are made through teamwork and shared ideas. We are a game-changing company, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo of traditional hospitality. Join us and experience a workplace where being your authentic self is celebrated.

The role

As ESG Intern at The Usual, you’ll support the ESG Department in driving and monitoring our sustainability efforts across our hotels and teams. This role offers hands-on experience in ESG data, reporting, and processes, giving you the opportunity to translate our existing sustainability initiatives and commitments into structured data insights and practical actions.

You’ll work closely with different departments and hotels, helping to ensure that ESG data is accurate, processes run smoothly, and sustainability is embedded in day-to-day operations. This is an ideal role for a student who wants to gain practical experience in ESG, data management, and reporting within a fast-growing hospitality company.

Main responsibilities
  • ESG Platform Support:
     Support the management and further integration of our ESG data platform, helping ensure accurate data input, consistent reporting, and continuous improvement of tracking processes. 
  • Reporting & Data Collection:
     Collect, monitor, and analyse ESG data from our hotels and departments, supporting internal and external reporting cycles and contributing to the annual ESG report (CSRD). 
  • Certifications Support:
     Support the Green Key re-certification process for existing hotels and assist with certification processes for new openings and initiatives such as B Corp. 
  • Green Team Coordination:
     Assist the internal Green Team by helping organize meetings, tracking initiatives, and sharing best practices between hotels. 
  • Policy & Regulatory Monitoring:
     Support monitoring of ESG-related regulations and sustainability trends, helping identify relevant updates and implications. 
  • Project Support:
     Contribute to ESG-related projects, such as initiatives on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and social impact. 
  • Process & Continuous Improvement:
     Help identify opportunities to improve ESG data processes, tracking systems, and ways of working. 

What you'll bring to the table

As our ESG Intern, you:
  • Are currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g. Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Business, Data Analytics, or similar). 
  • Have a strong interest in ESG, sustainability, and impact-driven business practices. 
  • Enjoy working with data: collecting, structuring, and analysing information in a precise and organized way. 
  • Have affinity with processes and systems, and like improving how things are tracked and managed. 
  • Are detail-oriented and structured, with strong organizational skills. 
  • Are proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable taking ownership of your tasks. 
  • Have good communication skills and enjoy collaborating with different teams. 
  • Are fluent in English (Dutch is a plus). 
  • Are comfortable working with Excel; experience with data tools or ESG platforms is a plus. 
  • Have an eye for design and enjoy creating clear, engaging reports and presentations; experience with PowerPoint, Figma, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Are available for at least 32 hours per week.

What's in it for you?

  • Internship allowance of €500, - per month based on fulltime.
  • Flexible schedule, within the team’s requirements. The office in Amsterdam will be your base.
  • Hybrid workplace: office, home, or our hotels. We work 3 days in the office, based on a 5-day work week.
  • The opportunity to join an innovative, sustainable, international hospitality group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a brand.
  • Extra time off to volunteer with charities.
  • Chance to shape your experience in a scale-up environment.

Contact information

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to get in touch. You can contact Gisela Boersma at gisela.boersma@theusual.com