Social Impact Internship

The purpose of Futurewhiz is all about empowering every child to grow through personalized education, with help of the most fun learning products. Did reading this put a smile on your face? Then you might be the one we are searching for!

We are looking for a WO/HBO intern student to help the Social Impact Team of Futurewhiz with supporting kids in need with our learning products and all that is related. The internship is 3 days a week for a period of 6 months.

Get to know Futurewhiz!

Futurewhiz (the maker of learning products Squla, Studira, StudyGo and scoyo) is the Dutch market leader in online education for children. On our platforms, more than a million children, parents and teachers interact. We aim to provide digital, personalized education and learning, in order to positively enhance children's learning experiences, and improve their overall confidence. Want to know more about our brands? Check out our website via https://www.futurewhiz.com/.

What will you do during this internship?

At Futurewhiz, we don’t only have an eye for profit but we value people, the environment and society. You will support the Social Impact Manager with growing the social impact department. Activities include:

• Handling orders from foundations, charities and other organisations

• Increase engagement and activation of our partners

• Answering questions from foundations, other organisations and parents about Squla, StudyGo, Studira and WoordExtra

• Finding new partners to collaborate with and reach out to them

• Content creation: writing newsletters, blogs, maintaining social impact web pages, social media, etc.

• Supporting charity activities such as sending goodies, creating activation codes for charities, supporting campaigns with charities

• Supporting the Social Impact Manager with other various projects

Who are you?

You are a proactive person, looking for a chance to develop your skills and have a keen interest in all things related to digital learning and social impact, including:

• You are a student in Marketing / Communication / Social Science / Business (WO/HBO level)

• You are a good communicator and easily familiarize yourself with new digital tools

• You have native Dutch and strong English writing and speaking skills

• You have a proactive, enthusiastic and open attitude, and are eager to learn new things

• You are flexible, creative and solution oriented

• Futurewhiz’ office is near the Amstelstation in Amsterdam, so it would be convenient if you live closeby

• You understand that we are a scale up. This means that we don’t have a fixed process for everything, your day will not always go as you plan it in the morning, and that there are a lot of opportunities!

• You are available for 3 days a week, for 6 months, starting in August or September 2024

What we offer you

• Use of a MacBook

• Free lunch in the office!

• Standard intern compensation

Our platforms are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

The beauty lies in our people’s different backgrounds, ideas, experiences and perspectives. It is this which enables us to help all of our young people fulfil their educational potential no matter who they are and no matter who we are. Together at Futurewhiz, we actively embrace each other’s differences, which translates into an authentic environment where people bring their unique selves to work, making it easy for others to do the same. We are continuing to foster a diverse and inclusive culture which begins in our office, and extends across our platforms - everyone is welcome on that journey!
Does this sound interesting to you? Wait no longer, apply now!