Intern

LVMH Inc.’s Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its Summer 2024 Internship Cohort. This internship program will require you to be in our New York City office at least 3 days per week, working 30+ hours per week between June 4th, 2024, and August 15th, 2024.

Who We Are:

LVMH is the world leader in luxury.

A family group founded in 1987 and headed by Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, LVMH is now home to 75 iconic Maisons, which embody a distinctive art de vivre blending heritage and modernity. With reported sales of 79.2 billion euros in 2023 and 5600 stores around the world, we are the only group present in all major sectors of the luxury industry: Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective Distribution.

Being part of LVMH means belonging to one of the world’s most creative and innovative communities. We foster collaborations that enable our people to enrich their knowledge, grow their network and share their passions.

At LVMH, we craft the future.

What You'll Do:

The Corporate Affairs Intern will play an important role in LVMH Inc.’s public and government affairs function in the United States. The position will actively contribute to the day-to-day work of the Corporate Affairs team by ensuring that relevant legislative and political developments are analyzed and captured. This will be achieved through Federal, state, and local government relations via trade associations and potential direct representation, issues monitoring and reporting. The primary areas of focus are brand protection, trade environmental and social governance, and digital and tech.

- Furthering overall corporate affairs strategy and programs at LVMH through:

• Gathering intelligence on policy matters;

• Analyzing legislative texts and executive actions;

• Monitoring and documenting progression of proposals;

• Creating visually impactful presentations

- Engaging with and informing the Corporate Affairs team on critical legislative and regulatory research findings

- Preparing internal documents to communicate on topics of interest

- Participating in external meetings, notably trade associations and reporting back to the Corporate Affairs team

- Collaborating with colleagues from other relevant Departments and Houses and providing ongoing support to meet the general Corporate Affairs and business needs of LVMH

Who You Are:

Proactive and creative, the candidate will have an interest in the policy, government, public, or international affairs arena and LVMH’s priority issues. The candidate should also demonstrate independence, confidence, and a client service-oriented approach to help build relationships among multiple stakeholders.

The position requires working in a fast-paced, multi-tiered corporate structure, so the candidate should be comfortable with multi-tasking and dealing with ambiguity.

- The position requires a passion for government affairs, international affairs, policy, or political science, with a focus on impact to retail and luxury markets

- Pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

- Desire to understand government operations at Federal, state and local levels

• Strong ethics, integrity, and accountability with the ability to maintain independence and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a global environment, with sensitivity to and an understanding of cultural differences.

Core Characteristics

- Proactive and self-motivated.

- Ability to navigate ambiguity.

- Excellent analytical skills.

- Strong data visualization competency.

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

- Sense of urgency, prioritization, and ability to work within a matrix to get things done.

- Collaborative team player.

- Impeccable customer service orientation.

- Attention to discretion and confidentiality.

This role will report to the Corporate Affairs Specialist.

What We Offer:

• Medical Insurance Plans for Full Time Interns
• 401(k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• $20.00 an hour for Undergraduate Students, $25.00 an hour for Graduate Students and Graduates
• World class training & development during your time with us
• Exposure and opportunities to network within LVMH’s 75 maisons