Internship Global Internal Communications & Events (Dutch)

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Hunkemöller is offering an internship in Global Internal Communications & Events as part of its Best Internship in Retail (BIIR) program. The intern will create visual and written content for internal communication channels, support the rollout of marketing campaigns and global sales communications, organise events and activations for internal audiences, and contribute to digital employee engagement initiatives. The internship is described as a five-month placement, with availability for 40 hours per week and enrollment at a school or university for its full duration required. The posting contains conflicting start dates: it first specifies September 2026, while later text refers to a BIIR program starting in February 2027.

The program includes learning opportunities, personal coaching from an assigned buddy, and an empowering, playful, and inclusive work environment. For 40-hour internships, working from home is permitted up to two days per week depending on the role, though arrangements may vary during onboarding. The internship allowance is €450 gross per month, with at least eight holiday days based on a 40-hour week. Travel support may be up to €23 per day for those not eligible for a free Student OV Chipcard. Additional offerings include a 25% staff discount, a company laptop, and company gatherings such as Townhalls and drinks.

Applicants must meet one of the stated Dutch-law eligibility routes: EU citizenship, a Family/Partner visa, or qualifying non-EU student status in the Netherlands with a mandatory curricular internship or a university willing to sign a Nuffic Agreement. Applicants are told that completing a gamified personality assessment after receiving its link is essential to continuing in the selection process. Hunkemöller describes its 'Together Tomorrow' initiative as focused on sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices.

Requirements

• Have a hands-on mentality and be willing to work with different internal stakeholders.
• Be creative and able to write in a fun and attractive tone of voice.
• Work proactively and precisely, and deliver workload on time.
• Know how to set priorities or be willing to learn.
• Be fluent in both English and Dutch.
• Have an interest in the retail industry.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week.
• Be available for five months and enrolled at a school or university for the full internship duration.
• Meet one of the stated eligibility routes for the internship under Dutch law.

Responsibilities

• Produce visual and written content for internal communication channels, including the internal app.
• Support the rollout of marketing campaigns and the distribution of sales information to staff globally.
• Develop and organise interactive activations and events for internal audiences.
• Support the creation and launch of digital employee engagement initiatives.

Benefits

• Participation in the Best Internship in Retail program with learning opportunities, including Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting training, CEO and CFO Q&A, and a Dragons’ Den.
• An assigned buddy who provides personal coaching and helps with growth and networking.
• Work from home up to two days per week for 40-hour internships, depending on the nature of the role; arrangements may vary during onboarding.
• Internship allowance of €450 gross per month.
• At least eight holiday days based on a 40-hour week.
• Travel allowance of up to €23 per day, depending on travel distance, for those not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• 25% staff discount.
• Company laptop.
• Company gatherings such as Townhalls and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed