LOCATION : Rotterdam, The Netherlands
STARTING FROM: ASAP
DURATION: Minimum of 6 months internship, after which an extension is possible

MISSION TO METRICS
The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop advanced technology to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Therefore, our People & Organization team’s goal is to enable our People in a way that they can thrive in doing the best work to accomplish the mission successfully.  

RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a new intern who will get first-hand experience of the day-to-day activities within our People Operations and Recruitment domain, by closely collaborating with our P&O team. By providing administrative support, you will help strengthen and create a great employee experience for our international crew members. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Deliver general admin support to the P&O team 
  • Help recruitment with creating a great candidate experience throughout the hiring journey 
  • Supporting the hiring process through job creation and organizing interviews for internal stakeholders
  • Help the people team with notes and preparing agenda for weekly meetings
  • Support with updating administration by drafting agreements, overviews, letters, etc.; arranging PO’s; and taking necessary action when needed
  • Support in ad-hoc projects
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with a business administration/HR focus
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel and other Office 365 applications
  • Work experience in a similar position in the People department is nice to have
  • Fluent in English, Dutch is a pre
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Fast learner who can come up with creative solutions 
  • Analytical and tech-savvy
  • Flexible and willing to jump in to help where needed
  • Team player with high cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Energetic and outside-the-box thinker
  • People and service-oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Start date: ASAP - Please indicate your possible start date, duration, and hours per week.
  • Duration: 6 months 
  • Candidates are expected to work from our HQ in Rotterdam at least 3 days a week.
  • Candidates are required to be enrolled at a University (Bachelor’s/Master's etc program) throughout the internship. 
  • Applicants should submit a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae (CV)
  • A work permit for the European Union
Curious to hear how it is to work at The Ocean Cleanup? Listen to our team members explain their work in our podcasts.