Internship - Social sustainability

Internship - Social sustainability

Internship - Social sustainability - August 2025

“During my internship, I felt genuinely appreciated as an integral team member, within an environment that actively encouraged learning and growth!” Colleague role

The internship

Come join the Social Sustainability team and contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact.

Main responsibilities & projects

• Assist in the development and implementation of the social sustainability value chain due diligence strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives and values.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support due diligence programs and initiatives.
• Gather insights to further inform decision making, including benchmarking and legal trend monitoring.
• Help create communications and messaging on social sustainability topics.

During your internship you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. We give you the trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department

As an intern you'll be an integral part of the Global Social Sustainability team, which ensures that how HEINEKEN does business in its own operations and across its value chain respects people’s dignity and human rights.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 August 2025
• The internship is fulltime (in consultation also 4 days a week possible)
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam
• During your internship, you have the flexibility to work in a hybrid way of working
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross per month based on 40 hours per week (when you start at the 1st of January 2025)
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The unique you!

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

• Currently pursuing a degree in sustainability, social studies, human rights or any related field
• Ability to prioritize and to work in a structured way on projects and individually
• Exceptional team player and eager to learn
• Proficiency in English: written, spoken and interpersonal

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution.
• In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).

The company

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

For more information about this vacancy or about the application process, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com