ESG and Trade Compliance Internship - Sustainability

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. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. 

2027 Tapestry Internship Program Overview:

Our 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to develop critical skills, gain hands-on experience and make meaningful contributions across Coach, kate spade, and Tapestry's Functional Groups.

Program Dates: June 1, 2027 – August 6, 2027
Location: New York City, Hudson Yards
Work Structure: Hybrid, Tuesday–Thursday in office, 9am–6pm
Compensation: $20/hour (plus overtime)
Benefits & Perks: Product discounts, meal stipend, and intern educational and social events.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted online from November 13, 2026, through January 1, 2027. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your online application within this window.

Selected candidates will be emailed instructions and a link to complete a short HireVue video interview.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Job Title: Summer ESG, Sustainability and Trade Compliance Internship

What You Will Experience:

• Research and benchmark external industry and global apparel trends, and conduct competitive analysis to identify white space opportunities and make recommendations
• Assist with annual corporate reporting (e.g., 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

What You Will Bring:

• Interest in Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility, ESG, Apparel & Fashion, Business, and/or Supply Chain Management
• An excellent grasp of sustainability, environmental, and climate-related concepts and issues, including energy and climate strategy best practices
• Knowledge of, or experience in, GHG accounting, CDP, GRI, SASB, and TCFD
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with clear verbal and written communication
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data and information and offer recommendations and solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with local and offshore teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Agile, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to trying new, innovative approaches
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), data management, and data visualization

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 their 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.

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Base Pay Range

$20.00-$20.00

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.