What if your internship could make an impact?
Ranked #1 among the world's most sustainable companies and #2 in the HappyTrainees ranking, Schneider Electric offers a rewarding experience, recommended by 92.9% of our interns and apprentices.
And that's no coincidence! Our culture is built on strong values: Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork, enabling every individual to fully contribute to the transformation toward a more sustainable world.
You will grow within a company of 150,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries and recognized as a global leader in energy management and automation.
Joining Schneider Electric means much more than becoming part of a large international organization!
Context:
Are you interested in concretely changing the lives of workers across the world? Do you want to support us in having a positive social impact?
As a Future Ready Intern /Corporate Social Responsibility Intern , you will contribute to Schneider Electric's commitment to supporting all generations through a mix of existing Corporate Citizenship programs and new strategic initiatives. These efforts focus on the social impact dimension of sustainability, with a strong emphasis on creating equal development opportunities across generations.
Your role will center on strategy and execution plan creation, project management, awareness building, storytelling, thought leadership, and communications, ensuring that employees globally understand the purpose of these programs and how to engage with them. You will work closely with global and local teams to support the deployment and visibility of initiatives that are shaping the future of work at Schneider Electric.
Your missions:
In the frame of the new Group Sustainability S trategy 2026-2030 ( Impact 2030 )
E XPERIENCE FORWA RD PROGRAM :
You will support the deployment of Phase 2 of the E xperience Forward Program, intended for experienced employees. After direct request from our CEO, t his program is being rolled out in all countries where Schneider Electric operates, across all functions and business areas , and your job will be to support making this program not just a sustainability or HR topic but directly integrate it to our business.
The focus will be on:
- Program deployment: communicating engagement guidelines, supporting change management, and engaging functions and business areas.
- Program communication: providing internal support (major milestones, success stories, etc.) and supporting external content creation with our specialists.
- Reporting: supporting local teams and coordinating with the central team to guarantee data accuracy .
- Proposing and supporting the implementation of specific action plans based on results.
- Adapting the program to local needs (regulations, team profiles, etc.).
- Leading a global network of ambassadors.
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY :
You will contribute to the development of Schneider Electric's new sustainability strategy, aligned with the company's long-term goals for 2026-2030. This includes supporting the conception and structuring of pilot programs, contributing to deployment planning, and helping define the implementation strategy. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, assist in building tracking tools, and contribute to the communication efforts that will accompany this strategic transformation.
Your profile:
Preferred educational background:
You are currently pursuing a degree at a
business school,
communications school,
Institute of Political Studies (IEP/Sciences Po), or
university, with a specialization in one of the following areas:
- CSR / Sustainability
- Strategy and Transformation
- Organizational Management
- Human Resources (strategic vision / change management)
- Corporate Communications
- Sustainability & Social Innovation.
Skills:
- Agility: Ability to go beyond traditional working methods and stay flexible during changing circumstances
- Professional proficiency in English required . Additional languages (including french ) are a plus, and a cross-cultural management profile
- Data driven decision making: Ability to synthesize information collected from different countries and teams to create strategies, tell a narrative, and operationalize solutions that fit their needs
- Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout global regions . Ability to deliver strong communication tools to raise awareness on diverse topics
- Autonomous and proactive: Ability to take initiative, work as part of a team, and inspire trust by demonstrating sound judgment and integrity
- Curious with a drive to learn and deliver high impact
- Ability to support change within an organization
- Strong skills in multi-site project management
- Ability to manage several sub - projects in parallel
Additionnal Information:
Location: Rueil-Malmaison
Duration: 6 months
Preferred start date: August/September 2026
Next Steps in Our Recruitment Process:
- Your application will be reviewed by a recruiter.
- If your profile matches the requirements, you will be contacted for a pre-screening interview with the recruiter.
- If your application is shortlisted, it will then be shared with the hiring manager/supervisor for an interview.
Please note that you can track the status of your application at any time through your candidate dashboard on Schneider Electric's Careers website.
Here, Our Difference Make Us Stronger:
At Schneider Electric, we are committed to
inclusion and diversity. We welcome every individual with openness, respect, and kindness. To learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion policy in France, visit: https://www.se.com/fr/fr/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/
And because a great mission deserves great benefits, here is what we offer:
Attractive and Competitive Compensation Package- Compensation above the legal minimum
- Profit-sharing and incentive schemes
- Graduation success bonus
Transportation Support- 75% reimbursement of public transportation costs
Mobility Assistance Depending on your situation and distance from the workplace, we may provide:
- Support for transportation expenses (train, plane, car, or bus)
- Mileage reimbursement
- A "double residence" allowance
Additional Benefits- Access to a company cafeteria or meal vouchers for sites without an onsite restaurant
- International mobility support when required as part of your academic program
- 5 paid days of leave dedicated to exam preparation
- Cultural and sports activities
- Social assistance programs available throughout your internship or apprenticeship if needed.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
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