R&D Learning Experience Design Intern

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,200 - 6,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€525 monthly internship allowance

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Learn from Coffee experts

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Utrecht is offering a Learning Experience Designer intern position within the R&D Coffee Academy, starting March 2027. You will translate expert knowledge into engaging, digital learning modules and work with senior topic owners to define objectives and content.

You should be enrolled in a MSc program, have a portfolio of learning modules, and be skilled with digital learning platforms and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MSc program for entire internship and able to link thesis.
• Strong interest in learning design and knowledge transfer.
• Portfolio including learning modules and journey design.
• Hands-on experience with digital learning tools and AI-assisted content.

Responsibilities

• Design and digitize expert modules for R&D.
• Collaborate with senior owners to define objectives and audience.
• Choose delivery method (online, blended, or in-person) and create updates.
• Translate materials into engaging digital content using provided tools.

Skills

Learning design

Portfolio development

AI tools affinity

Education

MSc program enrolment

Tools

Easy Generator

PowerPoint

Canva

M365 Copilot

Job description

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with apresence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused onbrand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led byJacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce ofmore than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and abrand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .

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 byour values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here,you’llfind the freedomto innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a globalenvironment.Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Job Description

Join us asa Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academyteamat our international headquarters inUtrecht, starting inMarch 2027.The R&D Coffee Academy is a key learning initiative aimed at strengthening technical knowledge, collaboration, andexpertiseacross the global R&D community. As part of the Academy, in‑depth expert modules are developed and delivered by senior subject matter experts across topics such as coffee processing, quality, safety, packaging, consumer science, and sustainability. As a Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team, you will play an active role in translating expert knowledge into engaging, structured, and digital learning modules.

Your key activities will be:

• Design and digitise expert modules
• Work closely withsenior topic owners and subject matter experts to understand learningobjectives, key content, and target audiences in R&D.
• Decide together with topic owners what the learning experience should look like, for example:Online vs. blended vs.in‑person(Use of videos, self-paced modules, workshops,or assignments)
• Use existing materials (e.g.presentations, expert input, past training content) and convert them into updated digital modules using tools such as Easy Generator, PowerPoint,Canvaand M365 Copilot.
• Review the expert modulesfrom an R&D skills perspective.
• Identifyand clearly describe:Which skills and competencies each module develops (e.g.technical understanding, appliedproblem‑solving, scientific thinking, cross-functional collaboration).
• Create a competence/skills framework per module that can be used across R&D.

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 asone team.We’rea fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environmentdemands energy, agility, and bold thinking. Ifyou’reready to make an impact and grow in a globalteam, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internshipwith the possibility to link your thesis to the internship and you have a strong interest in learning design, knowledge transfer, and capability building.
• Skillset: You have experience creating a concrete portfolio including learning modules, frameworks, and learning journeydesign,Hands‑on experience with modern digital learning platforms and AI‑supported tool&Affinity with digital tools and content creation.
• 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 March2027to 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) studentenrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

Our DE&I Statement
At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embraceeveryone. We believe in fostering a more diverse,equitableand inclusive organisation where everyonefeels comfortable to truly be who theyare and unleash their full potential. This means we do nottolerate discriminationon the basis ofour race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. Thisenables us to drive objectivity andeliminateany potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in theworkplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitmentprocess.Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair PayLeader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained genderpay gap of 0.52%.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.