The Citizenry - now part of Havenly Brands - is a modern home brand created to inspire people to fill their homes with more meaningful items crafted by the best artisans around the world. Our team partners with thousands of artisans globally to bring their storied, time-tested craftsmanship to the modern home. Our goal? Create a new type of home decor shopping experience that delivers inspiring designs ‒ and the stories behind them ‒ with unprecedented standards of quality, transparency, and social responsibility.
We are currently seeking a Fair Trade & Sustainability Intern who will help us foster our partnerships with artisan groups from around the globe. The main objective of this internship will be to support us in renewing our World Fair Trade guarantee. This is an important component of the Citizenry brand, our commitment to Fair Trade is deeply valued by our artisan partners, employees, and customers alike. This work will immerse you in Fair Trade, allow you to learn about many fascinating artisan groups, and challenge you to think outside the box. As no two days are ever alike, you’ll be learning a lot with us. The intern will report to the Sourcing Manager and will also have an opportunity to work more broadly with other team members.
We think you will love this opportunity because how amazing to work on a global project with international stakeholders that will have a deep and lasting impact on thousands of lives. You will cultivate direct experience in Fair Trade, an understanding of the principles, and how they are enacted on the ground. We care deeply about the people behind our products as well as how those products are made. You will have a chance to learn about our sustainability initiatives and all of the exciting steps that our partners are taking for a greener tomorrow. Social compliance and sustainability are a crucial focus across industries and we have no doubt that your experience with us will translate well into whatever career you choose.
What You’ll Do:
Work with The Citizery team to successfully prepare and execute a Fair Trade audit in early 2025
- Help assemble World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) supporting documentation for new artisan partners
- Synthesize data from our Alchemer Fair Trade surveys to the WFTO Self-Assessment Report (SAR)
- Analyze artisan partner social impact results and create corrective action plans on identified weaknesses
- Collaborate directly with WFTO contacts to help ensure compliance
- Partner with artisan groups around anticipated audit and what to expect
- Support the Sourcing Team with updating the social impact survey and sharing it out with artisan partners
- Participate in upcoming meetings with the WFTO regarding The Citizenry’s guarantee
Who You Are:
- Recommended major or focus of studies in International Relations, Social Work, Economics, Political Science, or a similarly related field
- Quick learner, you have a knack for picking things up and running with it
- Attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines
- Creative problem solver, you identify a problem and quickly move to resolve it
- Able to take the initiative and reach out to gain help or information where needed
- Team player, you enjoy being part of a diverse, fun, and hardworking team
- You are curious to learn about different cultures and the products they’re known for; interested in global economies
- Flexibility, a willingness to pivot at a moment’s notice and switch course
- Able to work at least 25-40 hours per week for at least 12 weeks
Additional Details:
- This is a temporary position headquartered in Dallas, TX.
- The expectation for this role is that the individual will ideally be onsite and available 2-3 days per week, working a hybrid schedule. Also, open to some time working remotely.
- Targeted compensation range for this role: $18-20/hr, dependent upon experience.
- Havenly Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havenly's employment decisions are made without regard with race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
As a company, our goal is to make everyone feel good at home and that starts right here, at Havenly HQ. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work each and every day. Throughout the journey of each of our team members, as a company, we take pride in and commit to ensuring that everyone feels valued, heard, welcome and has equal opportunity to thrive. With the above stated, Havenly Brands is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if interested.
