We are looking for a Project support Intern!
Would you like to work in the public sector to help engage the international community, and be part of a unit in the municipality that facilitates internationals in their move to the region?
You can help further develop Work in The Hague and contribute to the reputation of The Hague for international talent.
Who are we?
The Hague International Centre is the point of contact for all international newcomers in The Hague and region including Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg, and Rijswijk. We offer information and guidance about living and working in The Hague region and we support international newcomers and employers to make them feel welcome in our region. We also take care of formalities such as municipal registration, citizen service number (BSN), and issuance of residence permits. We do this in close collaboration with our partners ACCESS and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Our new project Work in the Hague helps employers attract more international talent. Under the brand of Work in The Hague we offer information about open vacancies, economic sectors and steps to grow your career in the region. We aim to attract more tech talent from abroad and retain international students and other talent already in the region.
What will you be doing?
As a project support Intern, you will actively contribute to the further development of the Work in The Hague brand and activities around attracting new talent. From supporting organising events for talent and employers to the development of content together with your colleagues and external partners. The internship combines communication and project support tasks. You will provide project support for the job board with English vacancies – monitoring vacancies and onboarding new companies. Communication tasks involve drafting social media posts, writing content for the new website, setting up newsletters and event support.
As project support intern you will also support our team by conducting research about talent attraction and retention. Think about research about the entry level job opportunities in the peace and justice or high tech sector. Research to help international graduates navigate their local job search.
Your day-to-day tasks include:
- Monitor the job board Work in The Hague;
- Identify new companies for the job board based upon registrations and new startups;
- Identifying content for social media, website and newsletters about working and living in The Hague;
- Assisting in the preparation of events (online, live, hybrid), and during the event itself;
- Contribute to setting up a career newsletter and to articles for this career newsletter.
What are our requirements?
- You are creative and energetic, and you are interested in the field of talent attraction, talent retention, international students, communications and events;
- You have first-hand experience with moving to another country;
- You are eager to learn,open to feedback and always looking for opportunities to improve;
- You are outgoing and comfortable interacting with attendees during our events;
- You are fluent in English (C2 to native level) and Dutch (A2/B1 level). Knowledge of the Dutch culture and habits is highly appreciated.
- You are officially enrolled in University/College.
What do we offer?
Duration: 5-7 months internship, starting September 2025;
Remuneration: HBO-students and WO-students: €652 (gross) per month (based on 36-hours a week).
Does this sound like you?
Please submit your application using the following link: Project Intern The Hague International Centre
Closing date for submission: Friday, 6 June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview mid June.
For more information about the internship, please email Gerko Visee via THICcommunications@denhaag.nl
We look forward to hearing from you!
Acquisition
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
