Sustainability Communications Intern — Drive Engagement (Hybrid)

Internship: Sustainability Communication; Gorinchem; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring at academic level

Travel allowance

Internship/graduation fee paid

Hybrid working

Ownership of meaningful projects

Network across Damen

Job summary

Damen offers a Sustainability Communication & Engagement Internship within Group Sustainability. You will support the team in increasing awareness and engagement around sustainability topics across Damen, translating initiatives into compelling communications, and assisting in internal campaigns and events.

This role provides ownership of specific projects, mentoring, and a chance to build a network across departments in an international maritime organization, with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong affinity with sustainability and ESG topics.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex topics into engaging content.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal sustainability communications (articles, presentations, newsletters).
• Translate sustainability topics into clear, inspiring messages.
• Support internal campaigns, events, and workshops.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Damen to ensure alignment.
• Contribute to tangible materials and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Creative mindset

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

English proficiency

Dutch language (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Communication, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Corporate Communications, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Damen offers a Sustainability Communication & Engagement Internship within Group Sustainability. You will support the team in increasing awareness and engagement around sustainability topics across Damen, translating initiatives into compelling communications, and assisting in internal campaigns and events.

This role provides ownership of specific projects, mentoring, and a chance to build a network across departments in an international maritime organization, with hybrid working options.