Internship Global Internal Communications & Events

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hunkemöller is seeking an intern to support global internal communications and events as part of its Best Internship in Retail (BIIR) program. The intern will create visual and written content for internal communication channels, including the internal app; help roll out marketing campaigns and share sales information with HQ staff; organise interactive activities and events for internal audiences; support digital employee engagement initiatives; and manage content analytics.

The internship is for 40 hours per week and lasts five months, starting in September 2026. Applicants must remain enrolled at a school or university throughout the internship and meet one of the stated Dutch-law eligibility conditions. The role offers a hybrid arrangement, with work from home permitted for up to two days per week depending on the role and onboarding needs.

Requirements

• Have a hands-on mentality and be comfortable working with different internal stakeholders.
• Be creative and able to write in a fun, 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 English; Dutch is preferred in the fuller listing.
• Have an interest in the retail industry.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week for five months starting in September 2026.
• Be enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship.
• Meet one of the stated eligibility conditions under Dutch law: be an EU citizen, hold a Family/Partner visa, or be a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands whose internship is mandatory as part of the curriculum or whose university will sign a third-party (Nuffic) agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Dutch.

Responsibilities

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

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 sessions, and a Dragons’ Den.
• An assigned buddy who provides personal coaching and support for development and networking.
• Work from home up to two days per week for 40-hour internships, depending on the role; arrangements may vary during onboarding.
• Gross internship allowance of €450 per month.
• Eight or more holiday days, based on a 40-hour week.
• Travel allowance of up to €23 per day depending on travel distance, if 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