Hermès Foundation Cultural Program Assistant

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and registrations for the Académie des Savoir-Faire Saturday morning lectures in Paris, liaising with service providers and managing attendee communications
• Organize and manage administrative follow-up for weekend immersion programs, including accommodation logistics and participant coordination
• Support operational implementation of the Grand Atelier initiative, ensuring seamless execution of all programmatic elements
• Collaborate with artists and manufacturing partners on residency programs, including scheduling, reservations, transportation logistics, and artwork handling and conditioning
• Contribute to exhibition production coordination in partnership with territorial institutions and external stakeholders
• Manage legal and administrative documentation for artist residencies and related cultural initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional departmental projects and contribute to the development of high-quality collaborative deliverables
• Provide support on ad-hoc assignments requiring strong collaboration and coordination across multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completing a Master's degree program, or equivalent advanced qualification in related fields (business school, IEP, university programs in history, art history, or cultural management)
• Demonstrated genuine interest in cultural domains including artisanal crafts, visual arts, design, or corporate patronage
• Prior experience in a cultural, artistic, or corporate foundation environment is highly valued
• Recognized for rigor, responsiveness, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with precision and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in demanding, structured environments
• Fluent in English with ease of expression in professional and collaborative contexts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to produce polished, high-quality deliverables
• Working knowledge of legal and administrative frameworks is advantageous

Skills

Experience

Beginners accepted. Prior experience in a cultural, artistic, or corporate patronage environment is valued but not required.

Education

Currently in final year of Master's degree program (Master 2), or equivalent advanced qualification from a business school, IEP, or university program in history, art history, cultural management, or related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

About Cerulean

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