R&D Coffee Academy Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 7,812; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking an R&D Coffee Academy Intern to join their international headquarters in Utrecht starting September 2026. Interns will assist with training organization, improving the Coffee Academy, and creating workshops. The role requires enrollment in a relevant BSc or MSc program, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication ability. Benefits include a monthly allowance of €525, travel compensation, paid holidays, and a unique learning journey in the coffee industry.

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship.
• You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English.
• You have a structured approach and excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Help with the planning & organization of trainings and events.
• Upgrade and improve the Coffee Academy with creative ideas.
• Maintain and nurture our digital knowledge hub.
• Develop an engaging remote concept for the Coffee Academy.
• Craft exciting workshops to spread passion for coffee.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Fluent proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

BSc or MSc program in Learning & Development or Communication

Job description

Job Description

Join us as R&D Coffee Academy Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in September 2026. In this internship, you will support the Coffee Academy, which is an on-site training program for associates to spread our passion for and knowledge about coffee, and help us to improve the coffee academy.

Your key activities will be:

• Help with the planning & organization of trainings and events
• Upgrading and improving the Coffee Academy with your creative ideas
• Maintaining and nurturing our digital knowledge hub
• Developing an engaging remote concept for the Coffee Academy
• Crafting exciting workshops to spread our passion for coffee among stakeholders

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our Coffee Mastery team, where you\'ll gain valuable insights into the world of coffee.

What\'s in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don\'t have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best Coffee experts out there!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet\’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

Here\'s what we\'re looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Learning & Development or Communication
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 2026 to February 2027
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet\'s and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.