Intern, Sustainability (Jan – Jun 2025)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,800 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit https://news.marriott.com/. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Marriott International, Inc. is seeking current university students who are keen to establish a career in Sustainability, within or outside the hospitality industry. We offer opportunities for interns to develop professionally, providing invaluable project experience, hone their leadership and teamwork skills, and positioning themselves for a fulfilling career in hospitality and beyond. Through our immersive environment, interns are exposed to diverse people, places, and practices that comprise our thriving portfolio. Interns will have the chance to work closely with some of the world's most renowned hospitality brands and leaders, gaining firsthand experience in this industry.
If you are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for people, then we welcome you to join us. There's no better way to experience Marriott International, Inc. than by becoming an integral part of our team.
 

The intern will work for Marriott International’s APEC CLS Operations team, with a focus on the Sustainability discipline. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Development: Participate in high-level project deployment meetings with our leadership team. Contribute fresh perspectives and valuable input to drive forward sustainability operations-related initiatives.
• Project Management: Assist in the launch and management of key projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research on the latest trends and performance metrics related to sustainable hotel operations and ESG reporting. 
• Provide insights which will help the hotel teams staying competitive and innovative.
• Data Analytics: Consolidate operational data, create pivot tables, support the analysis of findings, and present actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with hotel leaders to gather information and feedback, ensuring projects are completed successfully in a timely manner.
• Take meeting minutes and complete FAQs for regional distribution. 
• Create presentation decks for monthly webinars and office hours. 
• Extract Data from MESH and SPROUT and analyze for follow up and distribution. 
• Partake in the Continent Office Green Team Meetings and activity schedule creation. 
• Close collaboration with other CLS discipline leaders for tactical alignment. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Additional programming skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with colleagues across all departments.
• A proactive and project-oriented mindset with a knack for managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong data analysis capabilities to support your research and projects.
• A genuine interest in the hospitality industry and a keen eye on its evolving trends.
• A high degree of poise, tact, and resourcefulness in obtaining, presenting, and interpreting information effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This placement presents interns with the opportunity to make use of their knowledge and passion about sustainability as well as identify emerging trends and actively engage in sustainability related programs for our hotels across all markets. Interns will play a pivotal role in the ideation, conceptualization, and launch of initiatives, aimed at increasing sustainability knowledge and enhancing sustainable hotel operations within a world-class hospitality company. Moreover, interns will actively utilize data to analyze progress and provide data-driven strategies for new actions. Through active participation in these projects, interns will gain valuable insights and skills essential for thriving in the hospitality industry. They will also have the chance to collaborate closely with various stakeholders gaining hands-on experience in communication and strategic decision-making within a dynamic corporate environment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARD

Education:
Hospitality, Sustainability, Business Management or Economics related studies are preferred.

Requirements:
Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident holder, or valid Student Pass / Work-holiday Pass
The candidate must be prepared to commit to a six months’ internship.

Grooming:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per Marriott standards