Social Innovation Impact Intern - Italy in Milan, Milano, Italy at PayPal

Job Description

Job Description

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.
Our 2023 Social Innovation Impact Internship Programme is now open for applications. All submissions received will be assessed on a continuous basis throughout Summer / Autumn 2022. To be considered, applicants must currently be enrolled in Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Management, Gender Study or NPO management etc. Master's degree is a plus. You must reside in the country where the internship is based, for the duration of the internship and you also must hold the required work authorization. Internship location: Italy Internship duration: 6 months

Your way to impact

The successful candidate will bring new energy to support important social, cultural and business topics in charity verticals, diversity & inclusion, community impact and employee engagement in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. He/She/They will be a critical support to the SEU Enterprise Sales leadership team in driving the Giving strategy expansion in Southern Europe, e.g., assisting new Giving product launches in the market, conducting market research and collecting industry insights in the Giving vertical, connecting with X-function colleagues (e.g. marketing, public relationship, product marketing), and aligning the strategy with evolving market dynamics. In addition, He/She/They will also connect with local nonprofit organizations in driving engagement and awareness of PayPal Giving products and footprints. He/She/They will also be supporting and coordinating key initiatives in diversity and inclusion across various site offices, Paris, Milan and Madrid, in particular to start with pride and gender equality topics and driving further developments in strategic pillars of community impact and employee engagement.

Your day to day

• Supporting Giving strategy expansion in Southern Europe, including being the local voice to launch Giving Products in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
• Connecting with local nonprofit organizations and supporting top charities in onboarding and utilizing the Giving platform.
• Coordinating and collaborating with x-function colleagues as local voice for social innovation impact.
• Driving market insights in giving verticals and provide industry overview to senior leadership team.
• Identifying, tracking and communicating market insights, dynamics & untapped opportunities.
• Supporting to organize diversity and inclusion events and initiatives.
• Driving employee engagement topics & community impact initiatives.

What do you need to bring?

• Passionate about corporate social responsibility, nonprofit organizations, and diversity & inclusion management, preferably with relevant experiences in one or more of the above fields.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Management, Gender Study or NPO management etc. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated capability to build strong alliances with internal business units. Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Motivated self-starter, proactive and action oriented. A keen sense of ownership, drive, and scrappiness is a must.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous projects under time pressure.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal. Italian/French/Spanish proficiency is a plus.

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Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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