R&D Coffee Academy Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Learning journey

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Utrecht offers an R&D Coffee Academy Intern role starting March 2027. You will support the Coffee Academy, an on-site training program, and help improve the academy while gaining hands-on experience within a global coffee team.

The internship runs five months with a mix of in-office and remote work, including a focus on learning through workshops and knowledge sharing. You will collaborate with experts across the Coffee Mastery team and the broader organization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Learning & Development or Communication.
• Strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English.
• Structured, driven and energetic personality with excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing trainings and events.
• Upgrade and improve the Coffee Academy with fresh ideas.
• Maintain and enhance the digital knowledge hub.
• Develop an engaging remote concept for the Coffee Academy.
• Create workshops to spread passion for coffee among stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc student

Job description

Job Description

Join us as R&D Coffee Academy Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. 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 March 2027 to August 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.

Company Description

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.