Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

Decisions about housing, tourism and city life get made somewhere, and they shape every place we call home. As our Public Affairs Intern, you’ll help us keep an ear to the ground. You’ll scan the news, follow the agendas and debates, and flag what matters to the team before it turns into a surprise. With locations across the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Austria, France and the UK, you’ll get a front row seat to how a fast-growing hospitality company works with policy and institutions at local, national and European level. You’ll team up with Public Affairs and with colleagues from Internal Communications, Brand, Operations and our city and property teams, and you’ll get stuck into campaigns, events and position papers along the way. If you love turning a pile of policy documents into one clear, sharp summary, this is your playground. Come and say Hi.

In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, The Social Hub is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly, be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global.

What You’ll Do

• Scan the news every day and flag the political developments that matter to The Social Hub.
• Follow parliamentary and municipal agendas, debates and policy documents across our markets.
• Build and maintain an up-to-date overview of our political, governmental and civil-society contacts.
• Keep the team moving by helping with planning, scheduling, meeting prep, notes and follow-up on actions.
• Connect with colleagues across the business to gather input, share updates and keep everyone in the loop on Public Affairs activity.
• Contribute to campaigns, events, presentations and position papers, and support our external partners and agencies.

What You’ll Have

• You’re enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme for the duration of the internship, for example Political Science, Public Administration, European Studies, International Relations, Communications or a related field.
• You bring a strong interest in politics, public policy and societal issues, especially those affecting cities, housing, tourism and hospitality.
• You’re proactive, curious and analytically sharp.
• You can distil complex information into clear, concise summaries and you write well.
• You’re fluent in English, written and spoken.
• You’re well organised and comfortable working to deadlines.
• You enjoy collaborating with people across different teams and levels.

What We Offer

• An amazing work environment with a fantastic vibe and lots of positive energy
• On the job coaching and guidance
• Monthly compensation for your internship (please note that travel costs are not reimbursed) 
• The opportunity to work and learn at a dynamic, young, international organisation; we’re a real game changer in the hospitality industry
• The opportunity to work for a Certified B Corp® company that balances profit with positive impact, collaborating with organizations like Movement on the Ground and the TSH Talent Foundation to create meaningful change
• A first glimpse into the world of Hospitality with one of the most innovative players in the market
• Access to the amazing TSH facilities, including our awesome restaurant and gym. And did we mention you also get a discount on Hotel stays and Food and Drinks?
• A wonderful workplace to call home with, dare we say it, fun colleagues

Who you are, is how we want you to be. To us, hybrid hospitality goes across the board, from how we service our guests to how we represent ourselves. Here, everyone belongs, and we welcome people no matter their nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or culture. Your authenticity keeps our team diverse. Come as you are.