WWF Netherlands is looking for a Food Systems and Engagement Intern to join its Food Team in Zeist, Netherlands. The internship runs 3 to 5 days per week, with at least one day in the Dutch WWF office, and comes with a €550 monthly allowance based on full-time work. Applications must be sent before 30 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full vacancy and gathered what the role involves, who fits and how to apply.
The Role at WWF Netherlands
WWF is looking for a curious and hands-on intern who is passionate about nature and sustainable food systems. The role combines research, communication and practical coordination, collaboration with different stakeholders, and the task of turning complex food-system topics into accessible learning and engagement activities.
Internship Conditions
🌿 Team: the Food Team at WWF Netherlands
📆 Time commitment: 3-5 days per week, with at least one day in the Dutch WWF office
💶 Allowance: €550 per month, based on full-time work
🏡 Office: an office surrounded by nature in Zeist
🤝 Community: the chance to meet and connect with interns from different disciplines working on various initiatives that support conservation purposes
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Who WWF Is Looking For
The requirements listed in the vacancy are:
🎓 Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in sustainability, food systems, environmental sciences, communication, education, social sciences or a related field
🦋 Affinity with nature, biodiversity, climate, healthy diets and food-system transitions
🗣️ Strong analytical and communication skills in English, with Dutch as a plus
🧠 Interest in food-system challenges, design, interactive learning, stakeholder engagement, co-creation or serious games, where relevant experience is an advantage
🧪 Comfort in preparing and supporting workshops, playtests or learning sessions
⚙️ A proactive, organized, creative and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to process feedback systematically
🌐 Comfort working in an international, multi-stakeholder environment
Why This Internship Is Worth a Look
The vacancy places the intern inside a conservation organisation's Food Team, where food-system topics are turned into learning sessions, playtests and engagement activities. If you are comparing placements, our guide to paid internships abroad explains how funded traineeships work, and you can browse similar openings in the Internship & Traineeship section on Youth Works Hub.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a motivation letter before 30 November 2026 by email to the two WWF contacts named in the vacancy: Petra Hans and Natascha Zwaal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WWF Netherlands internship based?
The internship is part of the Food Team and takes place at the Dutch WWF office in Zeist, Netherlands, an office surrounded by nature.
How many days per week is the internship?
It runs 3 to 5 days per week, with at least one day in the Dutch WWF office.
How much is the allowance?
The allowance is €550 per month, based on full-time work.
Do I need to speak Dutch?
No. Strong analytical and communication skills in English are required, and Dutch is a plus.
Who can apply?
The vacancy asks for people currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in sustainability, food systems, environmental sciences, communication, education, social sciences or a related field.
What should I send in my application?
Your CV and a motivation letter, sent before 30 November 2026 to Petra Hans and Natascha Zwaal.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Vacancy page: https://werkenbij.wwf.nl/vacatures/stages/internship-food-systems-and-engagement
📧 Application emails: phans@wwf.nl and nzwaal@wwf.nl
