Sustainability & Impact Intern

The Social Hub; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 4,500 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job coaching

Discount on hotel stays

Gym access and restaurant

Job summary

The Social Hub is a hybrid hospitality group with a strong focus on sustainability and social impact. We’re seeking an intern for at least 6 months, starting February 2027, to join the Sustainability Team and help drive planet-proof behavior across our global operations.

You’ll work on diverse projects, create content for internal and external channels, and collaborate with our comms team. This role offers coaching, a dynamic international environment, and exposure to our energy-saving

Qualifications

• Currently studying Sustainable Business, Future Planet Studies, Communications & Behavioral Sciences, and similar fields.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Team with managing different projects.
• Create content about the different projects for internal and external sharing.
• Act as a point of contact internally for sustainability questions and comments.
• Set up sustainability related (online) communications with our internal comms team.
• Research environmental, energy, water, waste, diversity, volunteering, and community impact topics.

Skills

Sustainability interest

Social impact

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Storytelling

Project management

PowerPoint

English fluency

Work authorization NL

Education

Sustainable Business

Future Planet Studies

Communications & Behavioral Sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Mission should you choose to accept…

The Social Hub is serious about sustainability and impact (yes, we actually walk the talk on Corporate Social Responsibility). We're all about driving change in the hospitality industry and working on projects that spark planet-proof behaviour; empowering our community of changemakers, inside and outside our organization, to do good, together.

As a certified B Corp with Science Based Targets in place, we're already making moves on energy, water, and waste reduction. But there's a lot of work to be done, and we're not stopping there. We're looking to level up our impact, and we need someone awesome to help us get there.

That's where you come in. We're looking for an intern to join our team for at least 6 months, starting February 2027.

In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are (ahem)…

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSH is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, The United Kingdom and Portugal this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll support the Sustainability Team with managing different projects
• You’ll create content about the different projects that can be shared both internally and externally
• You’ll act as a point-of-contact internally for questions and comments related to sustainability
• You’ll set up sustainability related (online) communications together with our internal comms team
• You’ll do research on diverse topics. From environmental insights into waste, energy & water management, as well as on social insights, on diversity, volunteering and community impact measurements.

Who You Are

• Currently studying Sustainable Business, Future Planet Studies, Communications & Behavioral Sciences, and similar fields
• Strong interest in sustainability, social impact, and the TSH mission
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take initiative
• Solid communication and storytelling skills; able to engage and inspire others
• Eager to develop in project management within an operational environment
• Familiar with PowerPoint and not afraid to try new tools and platforms
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other European languages are a plus
• Available for at least 6 months and legally allowed to live/work in the Netherlands

What We Offer

• An amazing work environment with a fantastic vibe and lots of positive energy
• On the job coaching and guidance
• Monthly compensation for your internship (please note that travel costs are not reimbursed)
• The opportunity to work and learn at a dynamic, young, international organisation; we’re a real game changer in the hospitality industry
• A first glimpse into the world of Hospitality with one of the most innovative players in the market
• Access to the amazing TSH facilities, including our awesome restaurant and gym. And did we mention you also get a discount on Hotel stays and Food and Drinks?
• A wonderful workplace to call home with, dare we say it, fun colleagues

At The Social Hub, we believe pay should be fair and consistent. That’s why we carefully determine your starting salary based on the role, your assessed proficiency, and our salary framework. We make our best and fairest offer upfront, so we don’t negotiate salaries. Because fairness shouldn’t depend on who negotiates best.

Who you are, is how we want you to be.To us, hybrid hospitality goes across the board, from how we service our guests to how we represent ourselves.Here, everyone belongs, and we welcome people no matter theirnationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religionorculture.Your authenticitykeeps ourteam diverse.Come as you are.

Enrolment for the entire internship duration (September 2026 – Jan/Feb2026) is mandatory.

Most of our internships require 32–40 hours per week.