MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: GRAPHIC DESIGN SUMMER INTERNSHIP
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Lake County, IL (Hybrid)
Amsterdam, NY (Hybrid)
Posted 1 month ago
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POSITION: Internship - Communications & Design
LOCATION: We will only consider candidates legally authorized to work in the Netherlands.
WORKPLACE TYPE: Flexible hybrid working environment
CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2026
DURATION: 6 months
SALARY:
Netherlands salary range: €400 - €500 per month
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your CV, motivation letter, and a link to a portfolio of previous graphic design work (it can include professional work, self-initiated projects, or student assignments).
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for an organized and creative Communications and Design Intern to join our Internal Communications team in Amsterdam. The Internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the engagement of nearly 700 Rainforest Alliance employees across the world. This is achieved by supporting the planning and execution of internal webinars and events, enhancing communication channels, and creating visually compelling materials.
You will work with the Internal Communications team and collaborate with our in-house Design team during your Internship, gaining valuable experience in corporate communications, design and digital transformation projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Internal Events and Engagement
Support us and delivery of internal events such as:
All-staff Town Halls
Webinars
Weekly virtual cafés
Help with event logistics, communications, content preparation, and coordination
Help ensure engaging employee experiences
Internal Communications Projects
Contribute to the redesign and reintroduction of the organizational intranet
Support ongoing internal communication projects and campaigns
Help draft and edit communication materials
Content & Design
Create internal communication materials, including:
Presentation decks
Visual assets for internal campaigns
Work with the in-house Design team to ensure agreement on brand guidelines
Help translate complex information into clear and engaging visual formats
WHAT YOU BRING:
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field
Interest in communications and design
Experience working on communications and design projects
Proficiency in PowerPoint and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva)
Responsible and reliable
Culturally sensitive
A team player
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
Be a part of a global organization with an impactful mission and a collaborative, respectful, and accountable culture.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
A favourable time‑off policy.
Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance.
Apply now and let's grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working in more than 60 countries at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests. We are building an alliance to create a better future for people and nature by making responsible business the new normal.By bringing diverse allies together we are making deep-rooted change on some of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Together, we amplify the voices of farmers and forest communities, improve livelihoods, protect biodiversity, and help people mitigate and adapt to climate change in bold and effective ways. Join our alliance.Our alliance is all about changing the way the world produces, sources and consumes. Every company has the power to help build a better future by sourcing commodities responsibly and adapting its business model to become more sustainable. By joining us, you are helping meet the increase in demand for responsibly made products. And when the demand is there, farmers and foresters work hard to meet it, helping drive real, meaningful impact. Everyone wins when we bring the right people together.The Rainforest Alliance has recently merged with UTZ, a Netherlands-based program and label for sustainable farming worldwide. More information about the UTZ certification program here: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/utz/.Want to explore our career opportunities? 👉 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/careers/