Key Skills

Job Description

Join the journey of shaping the future of food together at Foodvalley! INTERNSHIP FOODVALLEY Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? Do you thrive in environments that demand adaptability? Do you want to contribute to a changing world and support the switch towards a healthier and more sustainable diet? Then Foodvalley is looking for you! Read more below on how we work and how you can learn and contribute to this exciting journey. We would love to meet you! Please send your motivational letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected] before the 17th of November. We are currently seeking a motivated intern to join our Foodvalley team from February 2027 onwards, for a period of 4 to 6 months. In this role, you will contribute to various Foodvalley programmes and initiatives focused on accelerating the transition towards a healthier and more sustainable food system. Please be aware that we can only process your application if we receive both your CV and motivation letter. Please send both documents to [email protected]. How will you contribute to our mission? As a Foodvalley Intern, you will play an active role in supporting our programmes, communities and activities. You will work on a variety of topics and projects, supporting collaboration between companies and other organisations across the food ecosystem. If you need to write a thesis as part of your internship, we will explore how this can be integrated into your responsibilities. Your key responsibilities may include: Supporting the organisation of events, community sessions and activities for Foodvalley partners Contributing to ongoing Foodvalley initiatives through activities such as interviews, research and market analyses Supporting communication activities, from writing engaging content to developing creative formats for engaging our network Contributing to the development and maintenance of relevant Foodvalley tools, content and online resources What makes you the ideal person we are looking for? Your capabilities: Communication skills Well-organised Team player Pro-active Creative To succeed in this role, you are enthusiastic, self-starting, and passionate about the protein transition and international business. Your background: You are currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s (3rd / 4th year) or master’s program, preferably in the field of nutrition, food technology, communication, marketing, or (international) business. You are interested in sustainability and the food system Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). You are fluent in both English and Dutch. Your mindset: A team player who continuously wants to learn. A positive, critical mindset, proactive attitude and passion for getting things done are key attributes we seek. What can you expect from us? Foodvalley is looking for an addition to the team for 36 hours per week. Besides a good compensation, we value a good work-life balance and offer the possibility to work hybrid. We invest in personal growth and learning (you’ll have an internship supervisor), take care of each other, and encourage you to take care of yourself. We promote ample exercise and creativity. And off course, we love a joke and value a positive work environment. The Foodvalley team consists of around 30 professionals working on the transition of the food system. Our core values are: Together, Personal, Positive, Learning & Development and Professional. We strive for maximum impact and value an open, safe and trusted working environment, where we constantly challenge you to learn, experiment and grow. Foodvalley's office is in Wageningen, on the campus of Wageningen University & Research. We offer a hybrid internship, allowing you to work remotely and on-site. Join the journey at Foodvalley? Foodvalley is an independent not-for-profit organisation working on the transition towards a more sustainable food system. The vision for 2050: a food system that provides food security for 10 billion people worldwide. The urgent need for food system transformation is clear, but the question remains how to achieve it. As a Practice Leader, Foodvalley guides parties from thoughts and ambitions into practice. As an independent organisation, we drive collective action with frontrunners across sectors and countries. We bolster the ecosystem by providing access to the right people, financial resources, shared facilities and best practices. The result: viable businesses and new healthy sustainable sectors. Visit our website: www.foodvalley.nl

Core Responsibilities

Support Foodvalley programs, partner communities, events, and activities that advance a healthier and more sustainable food system. Contribute to initiatives through interviews, research, market analyses, communications, and the development and maintenance of tools and online resources.

Requirements

Applicants should be enrolled in the third or fourth year of a relevant bachelor's program or in a master's program; fields such as nutrition, food technology, communication, marketing, or international business are preferred. Candidates should be fluent in English and Dutch, proficient with Microsoft Office programs, interested in sustainability and food systems, and enthusiastic, proactive, organized, creative team players.

Benefits

• Internship Compensation
• Hybrid Work
• Work-Life Balance
• Personal Growth and Learning
• Internship Supervisor