People & Culture Insights Intern 2027

Greenpeace International; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Amsterdam

Hybrid (remote + in-office)

Laptop provided

Meal allowances (€5 per day)

Job summary

Greenpeace International invites applications for a People & Culture Insights Intern. This full-time 6-month internship (40 hours/week) offers hands-on experience in data insights, analytics, and strategic reporting to leadership.

The role supports the global engagement & wellbeing survey and annual workforce report, with some collaboration with Wellbeing & Engagement, and a mix of office and remote work in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Interest in HR and developing knowledge in People Analytics.
• Familiarity with data platforms and digital tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Zoom; basic SQL or coding language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up, analyzing and reporting the global engagement & wellbeing survey.
• Support life cycle of the global annual workforce report: data collection, cleaning, analysis and dashboarding.
• Maintain data governance and confidentiality across projects.
• Develop research on how survey response patterns affect results.
• Allocate time for personal study or thesis work when needed.
• Gain hands-on experience in data management, cleaning and processing.

Skills

Business analytics

People analytics

Google Suite

SQL

Data cleaning

Dashboarding

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Psychology or related field

Tools

G-Suite

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Job Description

Internship / Fixed term for up to 6 months / Full Time (40 hours per week)

Job Description

Internship / Fixed term for up to 6 months / Full Time (40 hours per week)

Location: GPI is based in the Netherlands. To comply with Dutch laws and regulations, GPI can only accept candidates that have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or can obtain it at short notice (EU and Swiss nationals could be possible - although this is highly situation-dependent). We encourage applications from candidates from various backgrounds.

Greenpeace International is looking for a People & Culture Insights Intern! During this internship, you contribute to the People & Culture (P&C) data insights work, gaining hands‑on experience in managing datasets, data cleaning, processing, analysis, and strategic reporting to leadership. You will actively support various projects within the P&C insights function, with some strong collaboration with the Wellbeing & Engagement function, including the global annual workforce report and the global engagement & wellbeing survey.

This internship is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) for a period of six months. The starting date will be mid January, ideally the 11th of January 2027. Interns receive 800 euros net as a monthly stipend. We have an office in Amsterdam and the internship can be a combination of virtual and in‑person from the GPI office.

For further details about the role, please see the full job description HERE.

In This Internship You Will

• Assist in the setting‑up, analysis and reporting of our global engagement & wellbeing survey.
• Assist in the complete life cycle of the global annual workforce report, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, reporting and dashboarding.
• Maintain the highest standard of data governance within the organisation.
• Contribute to background research on academic literature to analyse how cultural survey response patterns can impact survey results.
• Half a day a week can be used for personal study needs ex. finalising thesis, etc
• Acquire hands‑on experience in data‑management, cleaning and processing.
• Develop skills in utilising dashboarding tools and effectively sharing findings.
• Familiarise oneself with SQL and apply it practically within the internship.

Job Requirements

Role

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to excel in this role:

• A degree in Business Administration, Psychology or related field with a scientific approach and statistical training, or equivalent experience gained in another way.
• Demonstrable interest in HR and interest in developing knowledge and experience further in this area, perhaps to support studies or further career aspirations.
• Some prior knowledge or experience (such as a course) in the area of people analytics is beneficial.
• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with at least 1 or 2 of the following tools is beneficial: G‑Suite, Slack, and Zoom, and familiarity with Asana or other project management/task management tool is an advantage).
• Strong proficiency in the google suite, particularly spreadsheets, and experience in basic statistical tools. Additionally, familiarity with dashboarding tools and SQL or another data science coding language is a plus.
• Comfortable with remote work and able to work with discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Organised and with great attention to detail.
• Happy to work in a team and also using own initiative.
• Good communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to take initiative and research independently, with ability to analyse and present key findings.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people in different roles.
• Experience with collaborating across varied cultures and approaches.
• Open to learning new skills and readily take feedback on board.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with additional languages considered an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate support for and belief in Greenpeace core aims and values.

What You Can Expect

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Interns can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Fine Print

• An Internship is intended for students or recent graduates who have less than 12 months experience in a relevant field.
• Interns are entitled to 800 euros net as a monthly stipend (based on your full‑time /40 hours per week internship).
• 2.5 days of leave per month for study or other purposes based on your full‑time internship and the leave days can be taken in coordination with the supervisor.
• You will be provided with a laptop for use during your GPI internship, and GPI will offer necessary office equipment if needed.
• The travel costs (2nd class) for interns to travel from their home in the Netherlands to the GPI office can be reimbursed.
• GPI will provide meal allowances (€5 Euros per day) on your working days during office hours.
• The Greenpeace International office in Amsterdam is open and available for working. A combination of remote (within the Netherlands) and from the office work is possible and is the most common way of working.
• If not otherwise present at the office, the candidate should be able to commute into our Amsterdam office when invited to do so for specific meetings or events (with necessary travel costs covered). Travel outside of Amsterdam may also occasionally be requested, for which necessary costs will be covered.
• Interns must be eligible to legally work in the Netherlands and attain a registered address (BSN), and a valid Insurance in the Netherlands.

About Us

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 25 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our Goal Is To Ensure The Ability Of The Earth To Nurture Life In All Its Diversity. That Means We Want To

• protect biodiversity in all its forms
• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• end all nuclear threats
• promote peace, global disarmament and non‑violence

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15th of November, 23:59 (CET)

Note successful candidates will be informed on the 19th of November and will be asked to submit a short assignment for the 25th of November. Based on your assignment, you may be invited for an interview the week of the 7th of December.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.