Greenpeace International is looking for a People & Culture Insights Intern for a 6-month, full-time internship based in Amsterdam, starting around 11 January 2027, with a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person work. Interns receive €800 net per month. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out every duty, requirement and benefit below.
Internship at a Glance
💼 Position: People & Culture Insights Intern 2027
🏢 Organisation: Greenpeace International (GPI)
📍 Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, hybrid
📝 Contract: internship, fixed term for up to 6 months
⏰ Hours: full time, 40 hours per week
🗓️ Start date: mid January, ideally 11 January 2027
💶 Stipend: €800 net per month
🗂️ Team: People & Culture, with strong collaboration with the Wellbeing & Engagement function
What You Will Work On
You contribute to the People & Culture (P&C) data insights work, gaining hands-on experience in managing datasets, data cleaning, processing, analysis and strategic reporting to leadership. You actively support projects within the P&C insights function, including the global annual workforce report and the global engagement & wellbeing survey.
Your Tasks
🧪 Assist in the setting-up, analysis and reporting of the global engagement & wellbeing survey
📈 Assist in the complete life cycle of the global annual workforce report, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, reporting and dashboarding
🛡️ Maintain the highest standard of data governance within the organisation
📚 Contribute to background research on academic literature to analyse how cultural survey response patterns can impact survey results
🎓 Half a day a week can be used for personal study needs, for example finalising a thesis
🧹 Acquire hands-on experience in data management, cleaning and processing
📊 Develop skills in using dashboarding tools and effectively sharing findings
🗃️ Familiarise yourself with SQL and apply it practically within the internship
What Greenpeace International Is Looking For
The vacancy says that no one has every skill or experience needed for the role and that you will learn a lot from the team. Someone who has a few of the following is considered well suited:
🎓 A degree in Business Administration, Psychology or a related field with a scientific approach and statistical training, or equivalent experience gained in another way
🤝 Demonstrable interest in HR and in developing knowledge and experience further in this area, perhaps to support studies or career aspirations
🧮 Some prior knowledge or experience (such as a course) in people analytics is beneficial
💻 Digital literacy: familiarity with at least one or two of G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is beneficial, and familiarity with Asana or another project management tool is an advantage
📑 Strong proficiency in the Google suite, particularly spreadsheets, and experience in basic statistical tools; familiarity with dashboarding tools and SQL or another data science coding language is a plus
🏠 Comfort with remote work and the ability to work with discretion and respect for confidentiality
🔍 Organised, with great attention to detail
👥 Happy to work in a team and also using your own initiative
💬 Good written and verbal communication skills
🧭 Ability to research independently, analyse and present key findings
🌐 Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people in different roles
🌏 Experience collaborating across varied cultures and approaches
🌱 Openness to learning new skills and taking feedback on board
🗣️ Proficiency in written and spoken English, with additional languages considered an advantage
🌊 Ability to demonstrate support for and belief in Greenpeace core aims and values
Who the Internship Is Meant For
An internship at GPI is intended for students or recent graduates who have less than 12 months of experience in a relevant field.
🇳🇱 Work eligibility: GPI is based in the Netherlands and, to comply with Dutch laws and regulations, can only accept candidates who have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or can obtain it at short notice. EU and Swiss nationals could be possible, although this is highly situation-dependent.
📮 Registered address and insurance: interns must be eligible to legally work in the Netherlands, attain a registered address (BSN) and have valid insurance in the Netherlands.
Stipend, Leave and Benefits
💶 Stipend: €800 net per month, based on a full-time 40 hours per week internship
🏖️ Leave: 2.5 days of leave per month for study or other purposes, based on the full-time internship, taken in coordination with the supervisor
💻 Equipment: a laptop for use during the internship, plus necessary office equipment if needed
🚆 Travel: 2nd class travel costs from home in the Netherlands to the GPI office can be reimbursed
🥪 Meals: a meal allowance of €5 per day on working days during office hours
🧘 Wellbeing: access to wellness initiatives such as yoga and meditation
🤗 Communities: the chance to join the global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities
📖 Development: a wide range of learning and development opportunities available to staff
Where and How You Will Work
The Greenpeace International office in Amsterdam is open and available for working. A combination of remote work (within the Netherlands) and work from the office is possible and is the most common way of working. If you are not otherwise at the office, you should be able to commute into the Amsterdam office when invited for specific meetings or events, with necessary travel costs covered. Travel outside Amsterdam may occasionally be requested, and necessary costs will be covered.
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About Greenpeace International
Greenpeace is a global campaigning network of 25 independent national and regional organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. It uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future. Its goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity, which means it wants to:
🦋 Protect biodiversity in all its forms
💧 Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water
☢️ End all nuclear threats
🕊️ Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
How to Apply
You answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via the online application form. Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application: Greenpeace International looks for evidence of your skills and experience, so use examples where possible from past employment or voluntary and leisure activities that are relevant to the role. Prepare your answers to the key criteria before you start, because you cannot save the application and return to it later. GPI prefers answers tailored by candidates themselves rather than relying too much on open AI tools, so it can get a good impression of your thinking. All applications have to be filled out via the website and cannot be submitted by email.
Selection Timeline
📅 Closing date: Sunday 15 November, 23:59 CET
📣 19 November: successful candidates are informed
📝 25 November: successful candidates submit a short assignment
🎤 Week of 7 December: possible interviews, based on the assignment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Greenpeace International internship?
It is a fixed-term, full-time internship of up to 6 months at 40 hours per week. The start date is mid January, ideally 11 January 2027.
How much does the internship pay?
Interns receive a monthly stipend of €800 net, based on full-time work. Travel costs (2nd class) from home in the Netherlands to the office can be reimbursed and a €5 daily meal allowance is provided on working days during office hours.
Is the internship remote or in Amsterdam?
It is hybrid. GPI has an office in Amsterdam and the internship can combine virtual work within the Netherlands and in-person work at the office.
Who is the internship for?
It is intended for students or recent graduates with less than 12 months of experience in a relevant field.
What are the work eligibility requirements?
GPI can only accept candidates who have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or can obtain it at short notice, who are eligible to legally work in the Netherlands and who have valid insurance there. EU and Swiss nationals could be possible, depending on the situation.
What will I do day to day?
You support the global engagement & wellbeing survey and the global annual workforce report, covering data collection, cleaning, analysis, reporting and dashboarding, and you build skills in SQL and dashboarding tools.
Can I apply by email?
No. All applications must be filled out via the online application form on the Greenpeace International careers site. You can email recruitment.int@greenpeace.org with questions about the vacancy or the application process.
What is the selection process?
Successful candidates are informed on 19 November and asked to submit a short assignment by 25 November. Based on the assignment, you may be invited to an interview in the week of 7 December.
Deadline
⏳ 15 November 2026
Links
🔗 Apply (online application form): https://workfor.international.greenpeace.org/o/people-culture-insights-intern-2027
📧 Questions about the vacancy: recruitment.int@greenpeace.org
