Public Affairs & Policy Intern (Dutch Speaker)

Skytree; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Travel cost reimbursement

Job summary

Skytree, a cleantech company accelerating Direct Air Capture, seeks a Public Affairs and Policy Intern to join the Project Development team in the Netherlands. This hands-on role offers exposure to policy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

You will monitor Dutch and EU policy, prepare briefings for policymakers, and help build Skytree's network with government bodies, research institutions, and industry groups.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field.
• Native Dutch speaker with fluent English; German a plus.
• Strong organizational awareness; experience writing for politically sensitive environments.
• Clear communicator with ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Based in the Netherlands, near Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Dutch and EU policy developments related to Direct Air Capture and climate policy.
• Assist with public affairs activities, including parliamentary engagements and meetings with government stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy briefs, position papers, and briefing materials.
• Research funding mechanisms and subsidies for climate tech.
• Support input for public consultations on climate, energy, and industrial policy.
• Engage with government bodies, sector associations, researchers, NGOs to grow Skytree's network.
• Represent Skytree at events and conferences; prepare meeting briefings.

Skills

Dutch native

English fluency

Organizational awareness

Clear communication

Proactive

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Messaging tailoring

Netherlands-based

Education

Public Policy / Political Science / European Studies / Environmental Science / Law

Job description

Skytree, a cleantech company accelerating Direct Air Capture, seeks a Public Affairs and Policy Intern to join the Project Development team in the Netherlands. This hands-on role offers exposure to policy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

You will monitor Dutch and EU policy, prepare briefings for policymakers, and help build Skytree's network with government bodies, research institutions, and industry groups.