Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
Highgate Corporate Office New York City, NY
OverviewThis internship role is dedicated to driving the direction of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, with a special focus on researching, analyzing, and executing impactful summer-long projects that profoundly influence our overall sustainability strategy. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with a passion for ESG, sustainability, and its integration into the fabric of hotel real estate and the broader hospitality industry.
Responsibilities Collect and analyze data related to the company's ESG performance, including metrics on environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance.Draft reports and presentations on ESG performance for internal and external stakeholders.Support Highgate’s existing environmental sustainability programs through projects around: energy and water conservation, third-party eco-certifications (e.g. carbon neutral certification), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, food waste prevention, biodiversity protection, responsible sourcing, and sustainable aviation.Conduct research and analysis on ESG trends and practices to inform company strategy and decision-making.Assist in the enhancement of ESG reporting platforms, develop functional specifications for suggested enhancements and work with teams of ESG reporting partners to identify and resolve technical problems and continuously improve their capabilities. Leverage internal and external resources to continue the efficiency and professionalism of our sustainability processes.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ESG programs and initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Qualifications Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy, Data Science, Information Sciences, Finance or Accounting or comparable professional experience required.Proficiency with Excel, Power BI or Tableau, and PowerPoint.Competent in R, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent preferred.Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently and professionally with minimal supervision.MBA candidates are welcome.A strong desire to develop into a future ESG/Sustainability leader within a dynamic organization.Salary - $20/hr for 40 hour week/ 10 weeks
Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.