Fair Resource Foundation is looking for an intern to support our communications & campaign team, particularly with activities for our social media channels on Instagram and LinkedIn, for various projects and campaigns, including our work on disposable packaging, fast fashion, electronics, and fossil plastic.
About Fair Resource Foundation
Away with the throwaway economy is our creed. Fair Resource Foundation is an ambitious NGO with a sustainable mission. Our goal is to reduce resource consumption so that it fits within the carrying capacity of the Earth and its ecosystems. At Dutch, Belgian, and European levels, we stimulate political debate, mobilise public pressure, engage in policy advocacy, conduct research and systems analyses, and build coalitions.
Some of our successes include the introduction of deposit return schemes on small plastic bottles and cans in the Netherlands, putting a ban on cigarette filters on the agenda, and setting up the sustainable producer organisation Collectief Circulair Textiel. In our policy plan, you can read about our plans for the coming years. For us, it is all about making an impact. We want to see concrete change and are constantly looking for smart angles to achieve that. Where possible, we focus on collaboration, and when necessary, we tackle polluting companies.
We currently have a team of 15 and are based in Utrecht in the inspiring UCo building, where several sustainable organisations gather in a community. You will work closely with the three colleagues in the communications team.
What will you do?
You will create content for our social media channels on Instagram and LinkedIn using various content formats, including (short-form) videos and carousels featuring, for example, informative visuals and explainers.
You will contribute ideas on strategies and tactics to increase our reach on social media and improve conversion to our website and online actions.
You will monitor and analyse the results of our social media channels.
You will assist with the development of online campaigns.
You will help with web editing, such as editing and publishing news articles.
Profile
You are enrolled in a relevant degree programme, for example in communications, media, multimedia design, or marketing.
You have an affinity with Fair Resource Foundation's mission to put an end to the throwaway economy.
You are skilled at creating strong, effective reels and other social media content, including video recording, editing, and post-production.
You know what does and does not work, particularly on Instagram and LinkedIn.
You have a knack for translating sometimes complex, factual information into engaging, catchy content.
Strong copywriting skills are an advantage.
You are creative, proactive, and a team player.
Offer
You will receive guidance from experienced communications professionals
You will gain experience with online campaigns for a world without waste and squandering
An internship allowance of €400 for a 40-hour working week
Reimbursement of travel expenses for public transport and bicycle
Allowance for phone subscription and laptop use (or a work laptop)
Free lunch when working at the office
An informal and open working environment with room for initiative
Preferably a minimum of 32 hours per week.
