The Team:
Acting as a trusted partner to all business areas of Hermès Americas, HOP IT Team leads comprehensive technology delivery, innovation and support across the entire systems landscape in the region. Leveraging collaborative partnerships with business stakeholders, Hermès Group IT team in Paris, and several strategic partners, the scope of our work includes:
Maintaining all regional technical infrastructure such as networks, computing, datacenters, connectivity, and mobile technologies Delivering sustainable technology solutions for company’s supply chain operations Supporting enterprise systems including Finance & HR solutions Participating in global initiatives to ensure alignment and compliance with Group IT policies Providing end user support across all of company’s offices, stores, and distribution centers Enabling information security and compliance in accordance with PCI and other regulations
The Internship Program:
For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!
As part of Generation H, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.
The internship is scheduled for June 10th, 2024 – January 30, 2025 and may be Full-Time or Part-Time to accommodate your academic schedule.
All internships are in-person (non-remote) and based in the Hermès US corporate headquarters located at 55 East 59th Street in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.
About the Role:
Support with IT equipment needs in the NY corporate office, including helping with physically placing computers, monitors, and peripherals at designated user workstations according to floor plans or layout instructions. Learn how to configure laptops for users, ensuring all necessary software and applications are installed and functional. Assist with setting up users on network systems, including creating user accounts, assigning permissions, and ensuring access to necessary resources. Map printers to users' workstations, ensuring proper connectivity and functionality. Gain knowledge of how to update software and firmware on all devices to comply with standards and security protocols. Help with setting up email accounts and configure computer profiles for users, including personalized settings and preferences. Gain hands-on experience by providing user training and support as needed for IT-related tasks and systems. Help coordinate and schedule office activities related to IT, such as equipment deliveries, installations, and testing. Troubleshoot any technical issues or challenges encountered during the office move project, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution. Help maintain detailed documentation of IT-related tasks, configurations, and user setups for reference and future use. Cross-collaborate with various IT partners to gain exposure to different facets of IT.
About You:
Enrolled in an Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree program, ideally in a field related to the internship Strong communication skills Ability to work with an international team Willingness to learn
Company Overview:
Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.
An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.
At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.
Our Commitment:
Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.
At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.