Junior Consultant Internship (LightBlue Consulting)

Looking for a career that offers rapid personal development, a deeper sense of purpose and broader opportunities? Reluctant to work for an organization that does not care about the boundaries of our planet?

Since 2012, LightBlue Consulting and The Pledge have been at the forefront of sustainability and food waste prevention, working with top-tier clients like Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, GIZ (German Development Agency), and Michelin Guide Thailand across more than 30 countries. 

Our passion? Researching, finding and offering the best solutions to make our environments more viable, sustainable and comfortable

Our mission? Train and accompany organizations in integrating circular business models to move towards zero food waste to landfill and low carbon operations. 

Our motto? Reconciling sustainability with business excellence.

We're committed to what we do, and we're looking for equally committed people to join our young, dynamic team.

This offer is not limited in time. Feel free to apply whenever you need, and we'll get back to you based on current or future availability. To give you the best possible experience with us, 5 to 6-month-long internships onsite (Bangkok office) are strongly preferred.

What are we expecting from you?  

In close collaboration with LightBlue Consulting and The Pledge’s teams, you shall take on the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:   

Training & Capacity building 50% 

• Support clients in implementing food waste monitoring system, including onsite visits to help them set up the FIT tech in their kitchens whenever applicable; 
• Deliver capacity building training to clients;
• Perform any other business development-related tasks as required by LightBlue Consulting, such as identifying government grants, related events, publications, and announcements, that could support the go-to-market strategy or benefit our customers.

Project Management 50% 

• Help plan and/or execute assigned projects according to client’s needs and requirements (design, preparation, implementation and follow up); 
• Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to clients’ requirements, capabilities and limitations, forming customized reports; 
• Present findings and suggestions to LightBlue management with justification and practical advice;
• Develop project management and consulting skills, ultimately serving as day-to-day client contact for projects, including data requests and data management; 
• Updating the CRM to ensure clear and timely management.

Qualifications: 

• Studying a degree in Business, Marketing, Sustainability or a related field Previous internship or experience in the hospitality business or as a consultant would be a plus
• Fluent in English (TOEIC score 750 minimum) and Chinese proficiency would be a plus
• Ability to work successfully with the team, handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines 
• Mature, highly responsible, proactive, fast learner 
• A sense of humor is a plus  

Position Details & Compensation  

• A solid step for pursuing a career in consulting, tech and sustainability;
• A unique professional reference working with an UN-awarded organization;
• A comprehensive and thorough training, including but not limited to participation in the Food Waste Prevention Online Course (Certificate of Completion provided);
• Working in a pioneer food waste tech and consulting company with serious credentials, and dedicated to make the world a better place; 
• Opportunity to prepare and deliver hands-on food waste prevention projects, to train professionals and provide advisory services.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections within the consulting community.

Recruitment process for this role

1. Interview with the Talents Acquisition OR Recruiting team
2. Assignment 
3. Interview with the Hiring Manager
4. Interview with the CEO 

*Please kindly note that the interview process could last from 1 to 2 weeks depending on the candidates’ availability and promptness with the assignment.  

Other information

• Working location: Sathorn (BTS Chong Nonsi), Bangkok (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
• Stipend : 12000THB/month, from 5-6 months of internship with us   
• Please email a cover letter or a short video in English (which explains why you are applying for this position, what attracts you to the company and the desired start and end dates of your internship) and your resume to kaewta@lbecinfo.onmicrosoft.com or sarah.d@lbecinfo.onmicrosoft.com   

• The short video should be in English, 1 to 3-minutes long, and contain these elements 
• A quick self-introduction: your name, your current or most recent experience (this could be a role, internship, group project, university) and what you enjoyed or learned from it ;  
• Three key strengths or skills that you believe would help you thrive in this role ;  
• What motivates you about this role, our company and how it connects with your personal or professional growth journey

• The candidate needs to bring his/her own laptop

Important :  

Before applying to our offer, as this is an onsite position, we kindly invite you to consider the prospect of relocating to Bangkok and the associated implications (accommodation, local cost of living, etc.)

Ready to take a career leap?

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Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained LightBlue Consulting, The PLEDGE on Food Waste and LightBlue China. Your details will be kept on our Internal file for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by LightBlue Consulting and its affiliate.