Summer ESG & Sustainability Internships

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what's possible.
At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach and Kate Spade New York- was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
2026 Tapestry Internship Program Overview:
Our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program will give undergraduates, masters students, and recent graduates the opportunity to develop critical skillsets and gain hands-on experience at our house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. There will be internship opportunities available at Coach, kate spade, and within our Tapestry Functional Groups.

• Program Dates: June 2nd, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
• Work structure: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)
• Location: New York City Hudson Yards Office
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Benefits/Perks: Summer Fridays, product discounts, sample sales, meal stipend, and Intern educational & social events.

*Please note, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
Tapestry Internship Application Details:
To be considered, please complete the following steps:

Online Tapestry Application- Complete by the deadline of January 12th

REQUIRED Video Interview- Complete the HireVue video interview by the deadline of January 12th (Applications without the video interview will notbe considered).

Please click this link to access & complete the video interview: HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW

Here is what to expect from the recruitment process:

• Final Teams Interviews - Applicants selected for follow up phone or video interviews will be contacted throughout February.

• Internship Offers - Offers will be extended by the Internship recruitment team in mid to late March.

Tapestry Internship Position Details:
Job Title: Tapestry ESG & Sustainability Intern
Primary Purpose: Tapestry's ESG & Sustainability strategy unites teams across our businesses to meet our Corporate Responsibility Goals and a shared objective: to create a modern luxury company of the future that balances fashion authority with meaningful, positive change. The ESG & Sustainability Intern will support Tapestry's sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, product sustainability, circularity initiatives and responsible supply chain in support of the 2026 Corporate Responsibility Strategy.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in sustainability to...

• Research and benchmark external industry and global apparel trends and conduct competitive analysis in order to identify white space opportunities to make recommendations

• Assisting in annual corporate reporting (i.e., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and carbon accounting

• Coordinate and track updates on our 2026 Goals and team project plans

• Support internal teams on the adoption of more sustainable fibers and traceability initiatives

The accomplished individual will possess...

• An excellent grasp of sustainability, environmental and climate-related concepts and issues, including energy and climate strategies best practice

• Knowledge of, or experience in, GHG accounting, CDP, GRI, SASB and TCFD

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with local and off-shore teams

• A willingness to learn and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

• An ability to be organized and detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• An ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials

• Initiative and the ability to work independently with direction as well as on a team
• Agile, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to trying new, innovative approaches

An outstanding professional will have...

• Interest in Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility, ESG, Apparel & Fashion, Business and/or Supply Chain Management

• Strong research, analytical and writing skills; clear verbal and written communication

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including ability to synthesize data and information and offer recommendations/solutions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, etc.), data management, and data visualization

*AS A REMINDER, PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY JANUARY 12, 2026. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW. *
LINK TO REQUIRED HIREVUE VIDEO INTERVIEW
**Please be prepared to share your top three areas of interest in your video interview.
Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale
  and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [email protected]
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Work Setup: Hybrid
BASE PAY RANGE $20.00/hour TO $20.00/hour
Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits .