Sustainability Intern

Reformation is looking for a Sustainability Intern who can help advance our efforts to make meaningful changes within the fashion industry. You will support the work of the Sustainability team and work cross-functionally as you contribute meaningful work aligned with the brand’s overall impact strategy. This person will create a thorough business case and recommendation for a new repair  initiative Reformation is assessing as part of the brand’s circularity goal. This person is curious, analytical, detail-oriented, likes to tackle hard problems, and isn’t afraid to try something new and talk to many stakeholders across the business to find answers. They are passionate about progress and making a difference.

This is a paid internship (40 hours/week) that will last 12 weeks during the summer of 2023 (June 6th – August 25th). Full-time offers may be made based on individual performance and position availability. This role will be located at Reformation’s headquarters and Factory in Vernon, CA.

• Develop a business case for a repair and recovery initiative Reformation is considering as part of our circularity commitment
• In partnership with the team, create a timeline and identify various deliverables and milestones to mark project progress and success
• Assess the current landscape of repair and recovery service providers across the industry (US and EU-based)
• Assess capabilities for repair and recovery services in the Reformation owned Factory and warehouse operations; review key blockers and potential to scale
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and teams the initiative would impact and those who can contribute key information (i.e., Sustainability, Factory, Operations, Tech, Finance, Business Development, Customer Insights, etc.)
• Conduct a comparative analysis of potential options balancing financial, operational, and impact criteria; Use data to identify and explore opportunities, risks, and other considerations to inform program design and final recommendation
• Distill information from stakeholders and primary research into insights for regular check-ins with the team and project manager
• Deliver a final presentation of your findings and recommendations to the Sustainability team and executive leaders
• Other related project scope and support roles as mutually agreed!

• Be enrolled in a two or four-year accredited college or university in a related major or field of study pursuing an advanced degree a plus; concentration in Sustainability a big plus
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling business cases backed by strategy
• Extremely strong research skills with a relentless drive to find information
• Open-minded and collaborative
• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Intern orientation and experience supported by the People team
• Dedicated mentors throughout the intern project
• At least 2x/month intern engagement opportunities (e.g. Executive speakers, networking sessions, trainings)
• Mission based company and a casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• US$25 x hour

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are a great fit for Reformation here: 75kinterns@fashionminorityalliance.com

Reformation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work.  Reformation is an equal opportunity employer, and will consider requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status