Chanel Administrative Assistant — Security & Maintenance (Internship)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, haute joaillerie and beauty. The brand operates an international retail network and a vertically integrated organisation that prizes artisanal craft, product excellence and discretion. As an employer, Chanel positions itself as a high‑standards workplace where cross‑functional collaboration and respect for heritage coexist with pragmatic operational rigor.
Chanel in Paris seeks an Administrative Assistant (Security & Maintenance) intern for July 2026 — internship supporting facilities and security across France.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Security & Maintenance team for the France market, including calendar management, meeting coordination and document filing.
- Coordinate and track maintenance and repair requests across boutiques, offices and regional sites; liaise with store managers and service providers to schedule interventions.
- Manage vendor relationships from an administrative perspective: collect quotes, follow purchase order cycles, and support invoice reconciliation with Finance.
- Maintain and update contracts, technical dossiers and site‑specific maintenance logs to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and support the rollout of refurbishment or upgrade projects under team direction.
- Compile regular operational reports and dashboards (incidents, work orders, budget consumption) for the Security & Maintenance manager.
- Assist in internal audits and compliance activities related to health, safety and security procedures; prepare required documentation.
- Support ad hoc administrative projects and cross‑departmental requests with discretion and strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Eligible for a French internship placement (convention de stage) and available from July 2026 for the specified internship period.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing requests and meet deadlines.
- High level of discretion, professionalism and respect for confidential information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive, service‑oriented attitude.
Skills
Experience
Previous administrative experience or internships in facilities management, real estate operations, retail support or procurement are advantageous but not required. The role is structured for a student intern seeking practical exposure to security, maintenance and facilities operations within a luxury retail environment.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Real Estate or a closely related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel is characterised by meticulous attention to craft, a culture of discretion and a commitment to excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, high‑performance environment where operational precision and respect for heritage are equally prized.
About Cerulean
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