Communications internship at The Hague International Centre

As our Communications Intern, you will help bring the Centre’s communications strategy to life by creating content, organising events with colleagues and external partners, and sharing useful information with The Hague’s international community. You will also help us improve registration and information services for new international students.

A typical week could include:

· Spotting content opportunities and turning them into engaging copy and visuals for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn;

· Helping with the communications for our upcoming events;

· Supporting internal and external events by preparing materials, welcoming and registering attendees and answering questions;

· Creating and updating content for The Hague International Centre’s website;

· Writing stories for our monthly newsletter and website;

· Helping prepare our monthly newsletter (affinity with newsletter automatisation tool Spotler is a plus);

· Designing communication materials such as event invitations, presentations, flyers and partner cards;

· Helping with monthly and quarterly MarCom reports;

· Joining weekly and monthly team meetings and sharing your ideas;

· Organising and expanding our photo library;

· Supporting in other day-to-day communications tasks as they come up.

Duration: 5 – 7 months internship, starting between January and February 2027, for 32 or 36 hours per week.

Internship allowance: €652 gross per month for HBO and WO students, based on a 36-hour working week.

· You have a creative mindset and interested in the field of communications, marketing, PR and events;

· You are both a thinker and a doer: you enjoy coming up with ideas and making them happen;

· You take initiative, communicate clearly and have a good eye for detail;

· You are keen to learn, open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve;

· You are outgoing and comfortable interacting with attendees during our events;

· You have knowledge and experience in graphic design and know your way around Canva and/or Adobe InDesign;

· Fluent in English (C2 to native level) and Dutch (A2/B1 level). Familiarity with Dutch culture and customs is a big plus;

· Officially enrolled in University/College.

Home to more than 200 international organisations, The Hague is a global city where people from around the world work towards a better, safer and more just future. The Hague International Centre is the one-stop shop for internationals in The Hague region. We are part of the International Affairs department of the Municipality of The Hague and work together with the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service), municipal colleagues and ACCESS volunteers. Together, we provide free services such as municipal registration, citizen service number (BSN) issuance and the collection of residence and work permits. We support highly skilled migrants, diplomats, researchers, international students, graduates, start-ups and their families.

Beyond formalities, The Hague International Centre provides practical information on housing, healthcare, education, work and everyday life. Through our helpdesks, welcome guides, online resources and events, we help internationals feel informed, connected and at home in The Hague region.

Ready to put your creativity to work? Send us your CV and motivation letter in English. We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for submission: Monday 16 November 2026.

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you for an interview in late November or early December.

The interview stage will include a short writing and design task, giving you the chance to show us your talents.

For more information about the internship, please contact Maartje Brommersma via THICcommunications@denhaag.nl

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