R&D Sustainability Regulatory Intern

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS • Internship • Utrecht, Utrecht • 3w ago

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that
values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Check out this internship starting March 2025 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

Company Details
At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's.

Job Description

Join us as a R&D Sustainability Regulatory Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 2025. In this internship, you will work with the Global Food Compliance team to support on the upcoming regulatory changes in the EU and other regions that may impact claims and labels put on our packaging and used for offline communication. The aim of the internship is to support the team in creating a process to review, maintain and manage information necessary to substantiate sustainability claims being made.

Your key activities will be:

Scouting for coming national and regional regulations impacting sustainability claims and labels (i.e.: based on the Green Claims Directive; Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, etc)
Conducting literature research of relevant legislation and industry guidance documents
Working on digitalization of regulatory approval processes
Engaging in multi-stakeholders' meetings

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our Global Food Compliance team, where you'll gain valuable insights into regulatory and sustainability expertise, as well you will improve your entrepreneurship and communication skills.

What's in it for you?

A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)

Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card

Paid holidays for each internship term

Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)

The chance to learn from the best Quality & Food Compliance professionals out there!

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for:

Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Law or a Master program with sustainability-oriented courses in your curriculum.
Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently. You have a strong interest in sustainability and want to contribute to the green transition.
Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from 3rd of March until the end of August 2025.
Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.