Apprentice Corporate Social Responsibility – Project Coordinator in Paris, France

Position: CSR Project Coordinator

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ideally 1-2 years

Location: Paris office (Hybrid)

About Cisco Systems Inc.: Cisco Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in connectivity and cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and individuals.

About Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) France: Cisco CSR France is structured around five key pillars: inclusion & diversity, training & professional integration, eco-responsibility, innovation & access to technologies, and local involvement & solidarity. In France, Cisco has embraced the principles of “social business,” empowering employees to evolve CSR initiatives for greater impact through the Impact program. This approach encompasses over thirty intrapreneurial projects ranging from volunteering with associations to developing applications integrated into Cisco products and services across digital transformation, education, and the environment.

Role Overview: As a CSR Project Coordinator, you will assist the Impact Project Manager and collaborate with employees involved in CSR processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Program Direction:

• Engage and unify the network of intrapreneurs.

• Participate in referencing work with French associations and the Cisco Foundation.

• Manage relationships between Cisco association leaders and external associations, including implementing “giving, matching, volunteering” actions.

• Oversee budget management and maintain dashboards.

• Coordinate impact activities on behalf of the Country Leadership Board & Cisco France.

• Plan and measure yearly actions, enriching and monitoring performance indicators.

• Propose strategic directions for the program.

• Develop strategic partnerships within the innovation and social value ecosystem.

Events Management:

• Plan and manage yearly events in collaboration with Country Leadership Board & internal stakeholders such as Digital Impact Office, People & Communities, Marketing, Communication, Government Affairs, and Engineering.

• Contribute to corporate internal events to highlight CSR content & initiatives.

• Organize and coordinate key CSR events including Talents Connection, Connected Girls, and Diversity Week.

• Manage logistics including participant invitations, room reservations, catering, and event implementation.

Communication:

• Enhance internal communications through Intranet management, Webex community management, and coordination with corporate communication teams.

• Promote CSR initiatives to boost employee participation through physical events like bi-weekly CSR coffee hours.

• Govern the editorial committee in collaboration with communication and marketing teams.

• Develop a strategic communication plan to integrate CSR into:

• Cisco France’s institutional communication messages to external audiences.

• Employer branding towards universities, schools, and political decision-makers.

Required Skills:

• Flexibility, adaptability, and anticipation.

• Autonomy and initiative.

• Accountability and team collaboration in a dynamic environment.

• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient communication skills.

• Fluent in English.

Desired Skills:

• Interest in Sustainable Development, CSR, Social and Solidarity Economy, or Innovation.

• Ability to interact autonomously with Cisco Systems France and international entities.

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