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Job Description

About the Role: This role is part of the marketing team and is responsible for supporting the operations, planning, and execution that move Forward·Inc’s team to become a more well-known brand and maintain the ecosystem’s current connections. This includes being a very important moving part and connector, and being a blend of online and offline work. From marketing campaigns coordination and analytics, but also the human side, through Forward·Inc’s core community activities. About the Organisation: Forward·Inc is a Netherlands-based, internationally operating organisation devoted to helping newcomers pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. We do this by empowering them to launch, grow, fund, and sustain their own businesses. We believe in the incredible talent of people with refugee backgrounds, their value to society, and their potential to build bridges across communities. Job Type: Internship Time period: Start date: October 26, 2026. Duration: 6 months. Language: English required. For non-EU nationals: you must have permission to work in the Netherlands or be enrolled at a university. EU nationals already living in the Netherlands, as we cannot support relocation efforts. Please note: To apply for this role, you must be located in the Netherlands, within a 1-hour commute to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. We do not accept unsolicited applications outside the recruitment process and channels. Vision 2050 By 2050, Forward·Inc aims to establish 20 national and regional self-sustainable refugee entrepreneurship networks, supporting over 100,000 businesses and connecting 1 million entrepreneurial refugees worldwide. We empower refugees and host communities to ensure they live in strongly connected societies that thrive. Overview of the Role Forward·Inc is looking for a Marketing Operations & Analytics Intern to support the Marketing & Analytics lead on the MERC team. This is a fully hands-on, execution-oriented role. You'll turn campaign data into decisions and keep the systems the team relies on current and reliable. On the campaigns side, you'll support tracking, reporting, content coordination, and desk research. You'll pull numbers from Meta Ads, build weekly reporting from our tracking links, and log recruitment activity so the team can see what worked round over round. You won't be expected to know everything from day one, but you'll need to pick up new tools fast and work things out independently between check-ins. Responsibilities of the Role: Track and report on campaign performance, pulling numbers from Meta Ads and LinkedIn into dashboards, and keeping Monday.com boards and tracking systems consistently up to date Support the coordination of recruitment campaigns and events. For instance, sending invitations, preparing assets in Canva, updating program content on the website, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks Conduct desk research to identify recruitment leads and potential partner organisations, and compile findings into structured briefing documents for the team Prepare partner-facing materials and draft communications to Forward·Inc's community, alumni, and partners — keeping outreach warm, clear, and on-brand Attend external events and act as a connector within our community — spotting opportunities between members and for Forward·Inc Must-have requirements: You are fluent in English. You have a finished BSc or MSc degree in Marketing, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, or a related field. You are a good communicator who gains energy from networking and meeting people. You are tech-savvy, and can easily learn new tools like Monday.com, Meta Business Suite, Sheets/Excel, Canva, Framer, Slack You have a proactive, entrepreneurial, results-oriented attitude with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced organisation; You are flexible and have a solution-focused mentality. You are allowed to work in the Netherlands This is NOT the role for you if You prefer to stick to the script: If you find it challenging to deviate from established guidelines or processes, and you don’t like to engage in conversations, this role might not suit you. You struggle with accountability: If you often overlook tasks or shy away from taking responsibility for your work and others, this may not be the best fit. You resist change: If you find it difficult to adapt to new priorities or approaches, and you like to keep a fixed routine, you might not thrive in this environment. You avoid challenging situations: If you’re quick to give up when faced with limited resources or obstacles, or prefer not to engage in conversation, this role may not align with your strengths. You don’t enjoy collaboration: If working closely with diverse individuals and understanding their unique backgrounds isn’t your preference, this position may not be ideal for you. Commitments: You strongly believe in empowering entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses. You empathise with entrepreneurs who do so without connections and startup capital and who come from a different cultural background. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and work alongside entrepreneurs. You go beyond giving advice and provide practical support; You are an all-rounder and can support Forward· Inc's vision, mission, and objectives. What we offer Paid holiday (2 paid holidays for each full month worked) International environment Connection outside working hours Remote days to work outside of the NL An additional day off to celebrate your birthday Hybrid setup - 2 days a week at the office and 3 days remotely Perks: You join an amazing team with colleagues from the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Egypt, Lebanon, Indonesia, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tunisia, Morocco, Mexico, and Ireland. We are deeply committed to Forward·Inc’s mission and ensure teamwork makes the dream work. Remuneration: We provide an internship compensation of 500 EUR for BSc graduates and 750 EUR for MSc graduates, based on 5 days per week. We fully cover travel and other work-related expenses. Location: Amsterdam or Rotterdam. We work 2 days a week at the office (Monday AMS & Thursday RTM) and 3 days remotely. You need to live within a one-hour travel distance of 1 of the office locations.

Core Responsibilities

Track and report campaign performance using Meta Ads, LinkedIn, dashboards, and tracking systems, while coordinating recruitment campaigns, events, and related content. Conduct research on recruitment leads and potential partners, prepare briefing and outreach materials, and represent Forward·Inc at external events as a community connector.

Requirements

Applicants must be fluent in English, hold a completed BSc or MSc in a relevant field, and be legally allowed to work in the Netherlands. They should be proactive, adaptable, tech-savvy, comfortable networking and collaborating, and able to take responsibility and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• International Work Environment
• Remote Work Days
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Travel and Work-Related Expenses Covered