Ralph Lauren Belonging & Equity Intern (Community & Societal Impact)

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry. As an INSPIRE Intern, you will... ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn. To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:

• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations. Candidates should only apply to one role. If a student's experience aligns with multiple opportunities, the Early Careers team will ensure they're considered accordingly.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Belonging & Equity Intern will support Ralph Lauren's global volunteer and philanthropic engagement strategy through data analysis, administrative coordination, and process improvement. This role provides hands-on experience in program management, reporting, and operational efficiency-offering exposure to how a purpose-driven brand activates its values through structured community engagement and employee volunteerism. Key Responsibilities:

• Program Analytics & Reporting
• Conduct a gap analysis of volunteer hours to identify under-engaged regions, functions, and teams.
• Support a partner gap analysis, mapping current nonprofit organizations against global focus areas to highlight opportunities for stronger alignment and diversification.
• Pull, organize, and analyze volunteer participation data from the YourCause platform and other sources to support monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries.
• Maintain and update tracking documents and dashboards to monitor campaign progress and key performance indicators.
• Assist with measurement and reporting, including summarizing participation metrics and generating data-driven insights for leadership presentations.
• Program Operations & Administration
• Support and co-lead the annual Summer Intern volunteer event, handling day-of logistics, communication, and on-site coordination.
• Manage the Ralph Lauren Gives Back inbox, routing inquiries, tracking responses, and ensuring timely follow-up with internal and external partners.
• Maintain organized project trackers, campaign timelines, and documentation for ongoing volunteer and philanthropic initiatives.
• Support logistics and scheduling for global volunteer captain meetings, foundation calls, and regional planning sessions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation and reusable templates to standardize team operations.
• Provide day-to-day coordination support across active projects, including meeting recaps, follow-ups, and deliverable tracking.
• Communications Support
• Support refinement of communication templates for campaign announcements, volunteer recaps, and regional updates.
• Organize and maintain digital toolkit content, ensuring all materials are up to date, consistent, and aligned with campaign messaging.
• Assist in preparing concise internal updates for channels such as RL Today, Microsoft Teams, and Workplace.
• Track campaign communications and engagement metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with data organization or visualization tools a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
• Interest in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and employee engagement. Desired skills for all intern roles:
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills