Diversity Equity & Inclusion IHQ Intern

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Check out this internship starting February 2025 that's based in Utrecht and Amsterdam and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability. We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's.

In this role you will contribute to our overall mission to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. You will be part of Global Functions HR Team and will be playing an active role in the shaping of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) roadmap for IHQ. You will collaborate with many internal stakeholders, including our DE&I champions in IHQ and worldwide (more than 200 associates), and you will get to work on diverse topics. This internship can also be tailor-suited to the area in which you want to grow in. 
 

Responsibilities 

• Play active role in shaping DE&I IHQ community, supporting DE&I IHQ Lead in building IHQ DE&I roadmap and execution of action plans, KPIs tracking 

• Driving projects embedding DE&I within Learning & Development and/or People Processes & Policies in close collaboration with the HR Team 

• Support with IHQ events and building communication plans around our IHQ activations (Gender balance Month, Pride Month, TrueYOU Week) 

• Community building (communication, engagement) for our community of Champions in IHQ  

• Capturing and fostering exchange of external and internal best practices 

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
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
• The chance to learn from the best FP&A professionals out there!

If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. We roll up our sleeves, pitch in, and get our hands dirty to break new ground. Committed to playing at our best, we think bigger and move faster, always rising to the challenge that matters most and celebrating the wins that count. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like. 

For this role as a Global DE&I Intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: 

• Studying for a Bachelors or Master’s degree for the entirety of the internship in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or Marketing & Communication or any other field of education in connection with DE&I 

• Passionate about DE&I and making impact in a multinational fast paced environment 

• Ability to build strong relationship, adapt communication styles and  bring structure 

• Excellent communicator (written, spoken and visual), fluency in English, a self-starter, have great analytical capabilities, an eye for details). 

• Experienced user of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Organized, structured to deliver  

• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from 3rd February to August.

• Availability: You can join the internship for 4 or 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.  

Important: To be considered as a candidate for this internship, 

• EU/EEA students: you need to be enrolled at a University for the whole duration of the internship and this needs to be a mandatory part of your study curriculum. In case of voluntarily internship purpose, a tri-parties agreement may be requested to be signed by you and your university. 

• 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. 

• Non-EU/EEA students: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch University and your university needs to sign the Nuffic Agreement. The internship needs to be a compulsory part of your studies (eg, receive ECTS in turn).     

This position is an intern role under JDE’s international headquarter, only applications in English will be considered! Please apply only if you can meet the aforementioned requirements.  

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

Here's how to apply: 

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form and submit a motivation letter 

• After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next. 

• During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and interview in person at our Amsterdam or Utrecht office. 

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Campus team at [email protected] -- We're here to help!