Ruinart Heritage Intern

About Ruinart

Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, distinguished by its Chardonnay signature, luminous savoir-faire, and deep commitment to art de vivre. As an employer within LVMH, Ruinart offers a refined environment where heritage, creativity, and precision meet across viticulture, winemaking, hospitality, marketing, and sustainable innovation. The Maison values individuals who combine excellence with humility, curiosity, and a genuine sensitivity to terroir and culture. Employees contribute to preserving a remarkable legacy while shaping a more responsible future for Champagne, supported by collaborative teams, exacting standards, and the quiet elegance that defines Ruinart’s enduring identity.

Ruinart is seeking a Heritage Intern to support its heritage department with archival development, heritage strategy, institutional partnerships and artistic interpretation projects, including preparation for the Maison’s 300th anniversary. The full-time, on-site internship in Reims begins in March 2027 and lasts six months.

Role & Responsibilities

• Continue developing the archives through collection, indexing, preservation, digitization and communication.
• Assist in creating a shared digital database of heritage archives across Moët Hennessy Maisons.
• Work closely with the Heritage Manager to develop a heritage strategy for the Maison’s 300th anniversary and identify and shape a narrative in collaboration with the heritage departments of Champagne Maisons and institutions.
• Maintain and develop relationships and loans with heritage institutions, including the Mobilier National in Paris and the Musée d’Epernay.
• Enhance the Maison’s heritage through artistic projects.
• Develop a physical timeline with the Heritage Manager.
• Work with the Marketing department to implement a display-case project at LVMH Group headquarters.
• Propose and produce interpretive materials for Hospitality experiences, including the creation of a family tree.
• Explore immersive tools to support a contemporary approach to the Maison’s heritage.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as a degree in Archives and Information Professions or a master’s in Cultural Heritage History and Management.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Interested in design, imagery and art.
• Sensitive to the wines and spirits sector.

Skills

Education

Currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as a degree in Archives and Information Professions or a master’s in Cultural Heritage History and Management.

Workplace

Culture

Ruinart offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a pioneering spirit, reflecting its status as the world’s first established Champagne house. Employees are encouraged to combine respect for tradition with creativity, sustainability, and excellence in every detail, contributing to an elegant and collaborative environment shaped by the art de vivre of Champagne.

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