People and Culture Internship - People Experience

People and Culture Internship - People Experience

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 liveable 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!

The next ride starts here:

As a People Experience intern you will be part of our People Experience team; the team responsible for learning and development, employee experience, performance management and everything around the office, travel and events.

How you pedal us forward:

• Preparing, improving and running the onboarding experience;
• Supporting the organization and preparing for our awesome training and learning journeys for both our operational and HQ staff;
• Assisting with various administrative tasks behind the development tracks, such as communication, attendance list, reminders, booking rooms etc.;
• Supporting the organisation with internal global on- & offline events;
• Supporting in the creation, launch and running of the bi-yearly Engagement Surveys;
• Play an active role in facilitating learning and development activities via surveys from our LMS platform Studytube, tracking the data to see patterns and potential improvements;
• Assist with administrative tasks to streamline the transition into a new people-related platform, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience for all employees.
• Owning & running the Internship Group with various activities and workshops!;
• Providing support with reception duties, warmly welcoming visitors, and contributing to a positive and dynamic work environment.

The gear you need:

• Currently studying or having a Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources-related field;
• Available to work full-time (40 hours);
• Ready to start in the beginning of September for 6 months;
• You are a planning & organizational 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);
• Affinity and/or experience with graphic design or data analysis is a plus;
• 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!
• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲!
• Internship compensation (up to 500 euro per month);
• Awesome lunch in the office for a small contribution;
• Freedom & responsibility;
• A social leave day of volunteering;
• At your Swapservice hours: Work in stores or warehouses for a day to gain hands-on experience in the core of our organization;
• 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