Sustainability Social Impacts Internship

During this working internship, you will take an active role within the sustainability team. You will get the chance to collaborate with the senior sustainability specialist and contribute to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. In doing so, you will analyze supplier data to provide insight into the impact on human rights in the production chain and support the drafting of risk analyses and policy processes regarding Human Rights Due Diligence. Additionally, you will contribute to projects aimed at improving working conditions, such as living wages, freedom of association, and safe working hours. You will also conduct ad-hoc research into CSR legislation and potential improvements in the chain. Finally, you will assist in drafting reports, so that key stakeholders remain informed of the progress and results. This way, you will learn how sustainability is concretely shaped within an international organization and you will personally make a visible contribution to improvements.

At HEMA, you work in an environment where people truly collaborate. You are given the space to develop yourself, receive good guidance, and get feedback that is truly useful to you. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience: you are welcome with us. Additionally, at HEMA you receive:

• 💸 An internship allowance of €400 per month based on 35 hours per week.
• 💻 The possibility to work hybrid, whereby you work at least four days per week in the office and can work from home one day.
• 🎯 By collaborating with colleagues within HEMA, you build a strong network, which forms a good foundation for your career and perhaps even the gateway to your first job after your studies.
• 🛍️ To complete your internship experience, HEMA offers inspiration sessions and meetings where you can get to know fellow interns and make valuable contacts.
• 🧓 Guidance from an enthusiastic and accessible team, so that you can grow optimally and achieve your learning goals.
• 🎡 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites.

• You are pursuing a HBO or WO degree in the direction of social sciences, international development, or another relevant field of study.
• You are available from February 1, 2027, for a working internship of at least 4 days per week.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
• You have an affinity for sustainability and want to contribute to projects that make an impact.
• You have experience with processing and analyzing information and data.

At HEMA, we work with over 17,000 colleagues toward a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better, and also last longer. And with colorful stores in villages, cities, and online. We are proud of how far we have come, but we are not yet satisfied. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become the leader in a challenging market. We do that together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, collaborating with pleasure, and always aiming for the best result. You dare to speak your mind and challenge others to become better together. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA of tomorrow. You make HEMA real. Will you join us?