R&D Learning Experience Design Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,000 - 6,700; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Utrecht invites you to join as an R&D Learning Experience Design intern within the R&D Coffee Academy, starting March 2027 for five months. You will translate expert knowledge into engaging digital learning modules and collaborate with senior subject matter experts.

The role focuses on designing, digitising modules, and defining skills per module, using tools like Easy Generator, PowerPoint, Canva, and M365 Copilot, with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a MSc program for the internship duration.
• Strong interest in learning design, knowledge transfer and capability building.
• Experience creating learning modules and frameworks.
• Hands-on with digital learning platforms and AI tools.
• Structured, proactive, and good at teamwork and independence.

Responsibilities

• Design and digitise expert modules for R&D.
• Define skills framework per module.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate content into digital formats.
• Assess learning objectives and learning experience formats.

Skills

Learning design

Portfolio development

Digital learning

AI tools

Education

MSc in Learning Design

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Easy Generator

M365 Copilot

Job description

Join us as a R&D Learning Experience Design intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. The R&D Coffee Academy is a key learning initiative aimed at strengthening technical knowledge, collaboration, and expertise across 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. 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 with senior topic owners and subject matter experts to understand learning objectives, 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, using videos, self-paced modules, workshops, or assignments.
• Use existing materials, such as presentations, expert input, and past training content, and convert them into updated digital modules using tools such as Easy Generator, PowerPoint, Canva and M365 Copilot.

Define skills & competencies per expert module

• Review the expert modules from an R&D skills perspective.
• Identify and clearly describe which skills and competencies each module develops, such as technical understanding, applied problem-solving, scientific thinking, and 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 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 MSc program for the entirety of the internship with 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 journey design, hands-on experience with modern digital learning platforms and AI-supported tools, and 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 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

Who are we?

We are JDE Peet’s. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team in a global environment. You’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career.