DE&I and Social Impact Internship

DE&I and Social Impact Internship at Swapfiets

Are you ready for your Swapfiets adventure?

Hi, we are Swapfiets! 👋 The bicycle subscription where you are always assured of a working bicycle. Our mission? Making cities more livable and sustainable under the motto 'buy less, use more'. Do you see a challenge instead of a problem? And are you ready for an acceleration in your career? Then you are ready for the Swapfiets adventure!

Your next ride starts here

As a DE&I and Social Impact intern you will be part of our People Experience team; the team responsible for training and development, employee experience, performance management & Office, Travel & Events. You will also be working closely with the sustainability team, who are supporting the efforts to create an inclusive and equitable environment. I know, it’s a lot, and that’s why we need you!

How you pedal us forward

Swapfiets aims to be an employer where every individual is heard and respected and has equitable opportunities to grow. You will be helping to drive our efforts towards this goal,

• Helping to facilitate our DE&I initiatives and training;
• Researching and participating in external resource groups to ideate and develop our strategy;
• Helping organize events and celebrations according to our DE&I calendar;
• Collaborating with various departments to integrate DE&I principles into their processes;
• Promoting awareness of DE&I issues through internal communications.

The gear you need

• Currently studying in fields such as human resource management or social and behavioural sciences; Do still feel free to apply if you are studying in a different field!
• Available to work full-time (40 hours);
• Ready to start in October for 6 months;
• You are a planning & organisational talent;
• Creative and ready to think outside the box;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken);
• Living in the Amsterdam area or willing to commute (please note that Swapfiets does not offer travel compensation for interns);
• Eager to get your hands dirty; after all, our core business is swapping bikes!

Benefits for a smooth ride

An inside perspective of an international growing scale up!

• An opportunity to learn about how to facilitate DE&I initiatives in organizations;
• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲!;
• Internship compensation (500 euro per month);
• Awesome lunch in the office for a small contribution;
• Freedom & responsibility;
• Ambitious, young and enthusiastic colleagues within an international environment;
• Flexibility in working from home or in our beautiful and light office in Amsterdam;
• Friday afternoon drinks with colleagues.

​​Pedaling Towards Inclusivity at Swapfiets!

At Swapfiets, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. While we’re proud of our progress, we know there’s more to do. Research shows underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements—but we don’t check all the boxes either! We value equal opportunity, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences. So, even if you don’t see yourself represented on our team, we encourage you to apply—because when we pedal together, we go further!

Highlighted Perks

• Free Swapfiets
• Fun working culture
• Growth opportunities
• Supportive team
• Learning opportunities

Why you should ride with us

Working at Swapfiets means joining the ride of your life. We pedal with purpose, knowing our work drives real impact for people, cities, and the planet. With a supportive team, open communication, and a flat structure, you’ll always have others cheering you on. As we move fast and tackle the unexpected twists along the way, we make sure the journey stays exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun!

Employee stories

‘’The ability to improve lives through simple yet effective solutions is something I find very fulfilling”

Lea Store Associate in Oldenburg, DE

“The whole atmosphere is enjoyable, I had fun in all the teams that I was part of.”

Justin Store & Field Manager in Rotterdam, NL

“I've worked in various places, and this culture really sets itself apart”

Rory Country Manager UK

“Although Swapfiets works globally, it still feels warm & local.”

Bram Warehouse Manager in Groningen, NL