Events & Communications Intern

Location:

Netherlands (hybrid — 3 days from anywhere, 2 days from our Amsterdam office), this is a 70% hands‑on events and communications work / 30% internship assignment

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. Through independent Certification, benchmarking and insight, we help organisations improve employee experience, strengthen organisational performance and demonstrate the impact of HR on business outcomes. For more than 30 years, we’ve worked with many of the world’s leading employers, including Accenture, Deloitte, Heineken, Mondelēz International and Vodafone Three. Today we certify nearly 2,500 organisations across 131 countries and regions, positively impacting more than 14 million employees worldwide.

Support the planning and execution of the Top Employers global conference 2027 — our flagship event in Amsterdam in spring 2027. You’ll work alongside the events team on day-to-day tasks that keep a large international conference on track, from logistics coordination and supplier follow-up to attendee facing materials, social media content and on‑site support. This is a hands‑on, learning‑focused role where you’ll help execute the plans set by the team, gaining first‑hand experience in how a global events comes together.

What you will do:

• Support the planning and coordination of key event logistics (venue, suppliers, registration, agenda logistics) and internal communications (updates, milestones, FAQs) for TEI teams
• Help maintain event timelines, checklists and trackers to keep planning on schedule according to our RAPID framework
• Contribute to the development of a client communications approach on messaging, content calendar and delivery formats
• Draft and prepare communications content using agreed messaging to communicate the value of attending the conference
• Help prepare materials, sign‑off documents and briefing decks for internal stakeholders
• Support the event media strategy across Linked In and other social channels (pre, during, post‑event)
• Help source, curate and repurpose event content (videos, testimonials, photos, activations)
• Assist with coordinating translations of key communications materials where needed
• Support the production of event assets such as opening videos, slide decks and media content
• Contribute ideas for improving the attendee experience and event delivery

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Dutch HBO or WO institution studying Communications, Marketing or a related field, or be a recent graduate who is eligible to complete a traineeship in the Netherlands. The internship/traineeship must comply with Dutch internship regulations.

Working closely with:
Chief Marketing Officer and events agency

• HBO or WO in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

• Strong writing and editing skills in English (essential)
• Comfortable creating content for multiple channels (email, social media, web, video)
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple work streams
• Comfortable with tools or willing to learn:
  Cvent, , Canva, basic video editing
• Interest in event communications and audience engagement strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Curious about how communications drive business outcomes
• Experience with or enthusiasm for social media strategy is a plus

Standard internship compensation (as per company policy) — €600 per month

Schedule:

5 days per week, 40 hours
Duration: ~20 weeks — start September 2026
Split: 70% hands‑on comms work / 30% internship assignment

HBO or WO preferred

Fluency in English is required

Purposeful Impact. Global Connections. Versatile Working Environment.

• Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or the office)
• Thriving in a multicultural environment
• Growing meaningfully
• Leadership culture based on trust
• Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
• Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30…