Internship - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Internship Opportunity: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at HEINEKEN

Internship - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

- February 2024

Do you want to join a team of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion change agents on the path to an inclusive, fair and equitable world?

HEINEKEN is looking for you!

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, 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.

The internship

Join us for a dynamic Communication Internship where your proactiveness and organizational skills will shine. Together, we are committed to brewing a better world.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Activation of Diversity, equity & inclusion strategy:

• Support in design and delivery of DEI priorities, through the creation of a communication plan, producing contents to engage our Finance employees.
• Assist with DEI calendar to stimulate engagement, for example supporting the communication of events meant to create awareness about DEI topics for Finance employees.
• Coordination of DEI activities and trainings for Finance colleagues
• Organization of all the workstreams progress in different projects
• Support in the monthly meetings to track the coalition’s initiatives.

You will be part of the Head Office Finance DEI team, which is group of enthusiastic DEI ambassadors. You will be located in Amsterdam.

This internship is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our DEI initiatives and develop valuable communication skills in a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

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

The Head Office Finance DEI team is a team gathering multiple nationalities, generations, education backgrounds and personalities, where we inspire the Head Office Finance’s DEI journey – a joyous, sometimes bumpy journey – where we grow by opening our hearts and minds to foster a sense of true togetherness.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is as soon as possible
• The internship is fulltime (in consultation also 4 days a week possible)
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• You are registered at an educational institution
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam
• You will receive an internship fee of €500 gross pm based on fulltime
• 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!

• Pro-active, pragmatic with a hands-on mentality and attention to detail and quality.
• Team worker with the ability to lead your own projects and juggle priorities
• Excellent communication skills, well-versed at wrapping up complex ideas and projects in a concise way and ability to connect with diverse people and cultures

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

• Passionate or curious about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• HBO or WO education
• Experienced user of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution.
2. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
3. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
4. Physical presence at the location of your internship. We believe that you learn most when you can work directly with your colleagues. It is therefore not possible to work completely remote and HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing.

The company

HEINEKEN has been a market leader for more than 150 years. We have a family history and Dutch heritage that we are proud of. This pride is reflected in our entrepreneurship and we take it with us in everything we do and where we go. We are brand builders and the indispensable link between the breweries and the perfect beer in people's homes or on the terrace.

Together we stand for our core values: passion for quality, enjoying life and respect for people and the environment. We always advocate responsible alcohol consumption, feel closely connected to Dutch society and local communities, and constantly strive to improve our impact on the planet.

Embracing and celebrating diversity is at the heart of the purpose of HEINEKEN to "brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world." We believe that people as diverse as our brews - including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style - enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, as we advocate for a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

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