Intern (Sustainability)

Intern (Sustainability) – Cinnamon Life Colombo

Job Overview

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join its team as an Intern – Sustainability. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in sustainability, environmental initiatives, resource efficiency, waste management, and ESG-related activities within a leading integrated hospitality destination.

The selected intern will support the planning and implementation of sustainability initiatives, assist with sustainability data and reporting, coordinate awareness activities, and gain exposure to environmental audits, compliance activities, and sustainability assessments.

Position Details

Job Title: Intern – Sustainability
Company: Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Industry: Hospitality / Sustainability / Environmental Management
Job Type: Internship
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Career Level: Internship

Company Overview

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka is an integrated resort and entertainment destination in Colombo operated under Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The property has an established focus on environmental, social, and governance initiatives, including resource efficiency, recycling, environmental management, and community-focused sustainability activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• A genuine passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Previous professional sustainability experience is not specified as mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the property.
• Assist in collecting, analysing, and maintaining sustainability-related data and reports.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns and colleague engagement activities that promote sustainable practices.
• Support environmental audits, compliance activities, and sustainability assessments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to monitor and improve resource efficiency.
• Support waste management improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and documentation related to sustainability projects.
• Stay informed about sustainability trends and best practices.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to support continuous improvement in sustainability practices.
• Support sustainability-related activities and projects as required by the team.

Required Skills

• Sustainability Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Report Preparation
• Environmental Compliance
• Resource Efficiency
• Waste Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Organisational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Project Support
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Willingness to Learn

Salary & Benefits

• Practical hands-on experience in sustainability within a major hospitality environment.
• Exposure to environmental management and ESG-related initiatives.
• Opportunity to gain experience in sustainability data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Professional exposure to environmental audits, compliance, and sustainability assessments.
• Opportunity to develop analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple departments.
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world sustainability initiatives within the hospitality sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts careers platform.

Application Method: Apply using the application button provided with this job post.

Important Notes

• The internship is suitable for candidates currently pursuing or recently completing a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills are required.
• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A passion for sustainability and a proactive attitude are expected.
• The role involves collaboration with multiple internal departments.
• The internship provides exposure to sustainability initiatives, environmental audits, compliance activities, resource efficiency, and waste management.
• Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts officially lists Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka as a Colombo property, with its address at No. 01, Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 00200. (Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts)
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical, HR & Administration, Hotel & Tourism, Private Jobs