VCA Culture & Education Intern

Job description

Be a part of our dynamic and engaging internship program this summer. 

 

WE WELCOME 

Passionate and enthusiastic students curious about seeing & participating in the day-to-day operations and projects of a high-end luxury retail brand in the jewelry, timepiece, fashion, and accessories industry.   

 

YOU ARE 

Immersed in our organization and culture, as well as involved in a full range of activities at Richemont and Van Cleef & Arpels.  

You will assist your dedicated team in executing the brand or functional strategy as well as participate in initiatives or projects to support the development or understanding of sales, culture, analytics, & service.   

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 

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Support Manager in the coordination of the AMNH Patrimony Exhibition 

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Monitor competition’s initiatives in Culture & Arts field 

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Provide increased always-on analysis and administrative support of VCA’s evolving cultural footprint in The Americas 

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Augment our knowledge of the educational/higher learning landscape through dedicated research 

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Projects: 

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Update Partnership Encyclopedia 

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Main point of contact for all clients/staff visits of the AMNH Cosmic Splendor Exhibition 

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Lunch & Learn format creation with our partners: Guggenheim Poetry Lunch & Learn, maybe a call with Huntington representative? 

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Morning briefs creation for boutiques: on our corporate partnerships? 

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L’ECOLE: SCHOOL OF JEWELRY ARTS 

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Support overseeing the operations and logistics to execute the program across the Americas 

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Manage inventory of L’Ecole material: bulletin, catalogs, books, invitations, brochures etc 

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Help prepare presentations and ensure reporting 

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Projects: 

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Support Culture & Education manager in building an inventory process of the l’Ecole materials in the US for the future (at local warehouse)  >>> At least one week in PRO DISPLAY 

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Listen to past l’Ecole conversations and identify which ones would be good for the US in the future 

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Help with Hamptons: the intern is legally not allowed to travel for insurance purposes, I checked with HR about this last year.  

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VCA OFFICE CULTURAL PROJECTS 

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Support Manager in building a “cultural summer” for VCA staff, leveraging all of our partnerships 

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Projects: 

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Site visits of new exhibitions 

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Summer culture series: Help organizing outings & Education/Cultural moments in the summer for VCA staff (museum and gallery visits, possible volunteering opportunities) 

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Animate the In the Loupe issue every week  

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Update the Arts & Culture intranet as needed  

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YOUR PROFILE 

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Currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program at the time of application.  

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Tech Savvy with proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite 

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An innovative thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

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At your core, a team player who is excited to shine, as well as empower and assist others to achieve success 

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Energetic and eager to assist on projects and initiatives 

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Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 

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Ability to read texts written in script/cursive 

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with self-motivation and a proactive approach are needed 

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Excellent organization skill with accurate attention to detail is required 

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Able to work a full-time schedule throughout the course of our Summer Internship Program 

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Authorized to work in the United States; International students must have a current work visa, Richemont North America will not sponsor work visas for summer internships 

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Must be age 18 or older to participate    

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Must be available to participate for the entirety of internship program (June 2nd - August 8th)   

WE OFFER 

A competitive working environment filled with passionate individuals. You will have a chance to gather valuable knowledge of the luxury goods industry which will pave the way for your future career. 

You will be partnered with a Mentor during this program, who will serve as a subject matter expert and leader to ensure your immersion and direction support the learning experience. 

*Please indicate on your resume your general area of interest 

Students are responsible for all arrangements of housing and travel   

  

Compensation: $20-25/hourly