Global Sustainability & Employer Branding Intern

Company Description

MSX International Group is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry making business in more than 80 countries. MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing customer satisfaction. 

Job Description

At MSX we exist to empower movers and makers to thrive in an ever-changing world, by harnessing our expertise and creativity to deliver an exceptional service powered by technology and innovative solutions.

Purpose of the role:

• Support the Global Sustainability Manager in delivering MSX’s sustainability roadmap by contributing to ESG data collection, analysis, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives (environmental, social and governance).
• Support People & Culture and Communications teams in strengthening MSX’s employer branding by creating sustainability-related content and helping communicate our purpose, impact and culture internally and externally.
• Help ensure key sustainability messages are accurate, consistent and aligned with applicable frameworks and internal standards.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Collect, validate and organize ESG data from internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Facilities, Procurement, Finance, IT) to support sustainability KPIs and reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of sustainability disclosures and materials (e.g., annual sustainability report, CSRD/ESRS readiness work, client questionnaires, EcoVadis/ratings support).
• Support carbon footprint initiatives by gathering activity data (energy, travel, commuting, waste) and assisting with calculations aligned with the GHG Protocol.
• Help maintain documentation, evidence packs, and audit trails for sustainability programs, certifications and client requirements.
• Support the rollout of internal sustainability initiatives (awareness campaigns, training, volunteering, green office practices) and track engagement and impact.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on sustainability trends, regulations and best practices relevant to MSX and our clients.
• Create and coordinate employer branding content focused on sustainability and culture (e.g., LinkedIn posts, career site content, internal news, presentations, short interviews/testimonials).
• Support employer branding campaigns and events (career fairs, university partnerships, webinars), including planning, communications, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with People & Culture/Recruiting to integrate sustainability themes into candidate communications, onboarding materials and the employee value proposition.
• Monitor basic performance metrics (reach, engagement, click-through, applicant feedback) and propose improvements based on insights.
• Work cross-functionally with international teams; manage priorities effectively and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by proposing pragmatic, data-driven solutions that increase impact and efficiency.
• Handle ad hoc tasks and projects with a proactive, can-do attitude, ensuring high quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Business/Economics, International Relations, or a related field.
• Additional courses or certifications in ESG, climate, sustainability reporting, or communications are a plus (e.g., GRI/ESRS intro, GHG Protocol training).

Experience:  

• Previous internship, thesis project or extracurricular experience in sustainability/ESG, CSR, reporting, or environmental data analysis.
• Experience creating communication content (university projects, social media, newsletters, presentations) is a strong plus.

Knowledge:  

• Basic understanding of ESG topics and sustainability reporting concepts; familiarity with frameworks/regulation is a plus (CSRD, ESRS, GRI, SASB/ISSB, UN SDGs).
• Basic knowledge of climate and carbon accounting concepts (Scopes 1–3, emissions factors); familiarity with the GHG Protocol is a plus.

Technical Skills: 

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (data cleaning, pivot tables, basic formulas); ability to work with datasets accurately.
• Good PowerPoint/Google Slides skills (clear storytelling and visual layout).
• Content creation tools are a plus (Canva, Adobe suite) and/or social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite/Buffer).
• Comfortable working in MS Office / Google Workspace and collaborating in tools such as Teams/Slack, SharePoint/Drive.

Languages:

• Native/near-native Italian (written and spoken) and fluent English (written and spoken) – English is essential for working with international stakeholders.
• Additional languages (e.g., Spanish, French, German) are a plus.

Additional Information

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSX Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSX Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.

The MSX Vision

To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.