Internship Sustainability Team

  • Stageplaats
  • Rotterdam

Van Oord

Are you an enthusiastic student with a background in business or policy and a strong passion for sustainability? Kickstart your career with this internship at Van Oord!

THE POSITION

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? Join our Corporate Sustainability Team as an intern and play a key role in shaping our sustainability initiatives! We’re looking for someone who is structured, excels in stakeholder management, and brings a creative, strategic mindset to the table.

In this internship, you’ll actively contribute to our key sustainability projects, including the exciting preparations for our Festival at S.E.A., a series of events in 2025 where we add sustainability-driven value to projects, vessels, and existing events. You’ll also be involved in our journey towards COP30 in Belém, Brazil, helping to drive meaningful change on a global stage. So be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainability!

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will join our dynamic and ambitious team to make a real impact! You’ll gain hands-on experience, tackle key sustainability topics, and help shape van Oord’s vision. As part of the Corporate Affairs department, we drive change across the four pillars; the energy transition, accelerating climate actions, Empowering Nature and Communities, and Achieving Net-zero emissions.

YOUR IMPACT

  • Supporting content and structure for Festival at S.E.A. (Our Sustainability events at Van Oord) ensuring that each event aligns with our objectives as a Sustainability Program
  • Building a comprehensive strategy for Van Oord’s involvement in COP30; this involves researching themes, prepare briefings and identifying key opportunities for Van Oord to showcase our work and effort on sustainability;
  • Engaging with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment to sustainability initiatives;
  • Interacting with external stakeholders to foster collaboration and enhance our sustainability efforts;
  • Planning and preparing presentations and roadmaps to communicate our sustainability vision effectively.