Marketing Communications Intern

Are you looking for an internship where you can make a positive impact and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world? Then read further...

SNV is currently seeking a proactive and motivated Marketing Communications Intern who will support our Global Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs team.

• Location: Netherlands/The Hague (hybrid work is possible, expected minimum office days: 2/week)
• Duration: 6 months (Visa not sponsored by SNV)
• Contract type: Internship with 32-40 hours work per week
• Expected start date: asap

To be considered for this role, you need to be enrolled in higher education for the entire internship in a relevant field.

Your role
As the Marketing Communications Intern, you will gain practical experience in global marketing and communications within the international development sector. Based in The Hague, you will be an integral part of SNV’s Global Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs (MCPA) team, contributing to a range of initiatives that strengthen SNV’s visibility, brand consistency, and global positioning.

You will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of communications activities across corporate, sectoral, and thematic areas such as agri-food, energy, water, or climate. This may include event coordination, content writing and editing (e.g. impact stories), media monitoring, digital storytelling, and enhancing SNV’s brand and communications assets.

Reporting to the Head of MCPA and working closely with colleagues at both global and country levels, you’ll take on a mix of recurring tasks and new, dynamic projects. Each week will offer opportunities to learn, co-create, and contribute in meaningful ways. To succeed in this role, you should bring a flexible and proactive mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for our mission to advance sustainable and equitable development for all.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn about international development.
• Build expertise in global marketing and communications.
• Strengthen your capabilities in content creation, digital storytelling, and project coordination.
• Learn how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Receive mentorship from professionals in a team environment.
• Develop proficiency in team building and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to work that makes a difference.

Key responsibilities
Your tasks will be tailored to align with your learning goals, providing a meaningful experience. We will offer guidance and support to help you reach your objectives.

Tasks and activities may include:

• Assist in planning and executing communication initiatives and campaigns (e.g., a key milestone event or a comms initiative on SNV’s contribution to tackling the Climate Crisis)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative content ideas.
  • Write and edit engaging content for SNV's digital platforms, including snv.org and LinkedIn.
  • Design visual content using Canva (e.g., social media posts, carousels, infographics, and short videos or animations).
• Review, update and repurpose existing marketing materials (e.g., brochures, fact sheets, case studies, presentations).
• Support social media channel management, including basic monitoring and, if needed, responding to comments and messages.
• Support global media monitoring using Meltwater and help prepare the internal media brief.
• Assist with content uploads to snv.org via Storyblok, our content management system.