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Sustainability and Public Affairs Intern (Paris )Back Market · Paris
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Sustainability and Public Affairs Intern (Paris )

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-04 Paris Intern Hybrid Consulting Strategy
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 650 EUR–900 EUR/mo

About the Company

Back Market is a global online marketplace for certified refurbished electronics. The platform connects buyers with sellers of refurbished devices including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles, offering quality guarantees and competitive pricing. E-commerce / Refurbished Electronics Specialties: Refurbished Electronics, Marketplace Platform, B2C E-commerce, Device Certification, Sustainability, Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

  • ● HI, WE'RE BACK MARKET.
  • ● Yep, you read that right. Turns out refurbished tech is way better for the planet than new. In fact, With every device purchased on Back Market, our positive impact on the planet grows. From our Customer Care representatives to our software engineer, every individual at Back Market cuts the planet - and consumers - a break. Our mission is simple: to do more with what we already have.
  • ● Are you ready to join us
  • ● YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT):
  • ● Sustainability (50%)
  • ● Support Back Market's B Corp recertification by compiling documentation, conducting benchmarking research, and maintaining progress trackers
  • ● Develop responsible business conduct practices by creating sustainability databases, drafting questionnaires, and preparing roll-out plans
  • ● Drive internal engagement through employee initiatives, sustainability events, communication materials, and philanthropy reporting
  • ● Contribute to tech impact monitoring and ESG reporting
  • ● Public Affairs (50%)
  • ● Conduct legal analysis of bill drafts, parliamentary discussions, and votes related to circular economy at French, UK and EU levels
  • ● Monitor policy-making processes at national and EU levels
  • ● Develop stakeholders mapping and contribute to position paper building
  • ● Participate in external meetings with policymakers, industry associations, and stakeholders
  • ● Track regulatory developments impacting refurbished electronics and circular economy
  • ● YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF:
  • ● You're currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Environmental Studies, Law, Political Science, or related field
  • ● You're capable of reading and understanding the law and understand policy making processes in France and Europe