Project Communications Intern – Work in South Holland

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Would you like to gain experience in the public sector?

Would you like to help connect international talent with opportunities in one of Europe’s most innovative regions?

Join the team behind Work in South Holland, the official career platform for international talent in The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft and Leiden (https://workinsouthholland.nl(Externe link)). The platform helps internationals find career opportunities, supports employers in attracting skilled talent, and helps universities prepare international students and graduates for the Dutch job market. The platform is managed by The Hague International Centre, part of the Municipality of The Hague.

As an intern, you will help strengthen the Work in South Holland brand by creating content, supporting campaigns and events, and exploring new ways to reach international talent and employers.

Wat ga je doen?

· Support the development of the Work in South Holland brand and communications and marketing activities.

· Create website, social media, newsletter and other promotional content.

· Help organise events for international talent and employers, and represent Work in South Holland at external events.

· Monitor and update the job board.

· Work with colleagues and external partners on talent attraction initiatives.

· As required: conduct research on topics related to international talent attraction and retention, such as career opportunities for international graduates in key sectors.

Wat bieden wij?

Duration: Five-seven months, four days/week, starting January or February 2026

Remuneration:

· HBO-students: €652 (gross) per month (based on 36-hours a week)

· WO-students: €652 (gross) per month (based on 36-hours a week)

Wat vragen wij?
  • Creative, proactive and interested in talent attraction, international students, communications, marketing, PR and events.
  • First-hand experience of living, studying or working abroad.
  • Eager to learn, open to feedback and motivated to develop new skills.
  • Outgoing and comfortable engaging with people at events.
  • Fluent in English (C2/native level) and good Dutch (A2/B1 level). Knowledge of Dutch culture is a plus.
  • Currently enrolled at a research university or university of applied sciences in South Holland.



Desirable skills

· Experience with social media platforms and tools such as LinkedIn, Instagram and Canva.

· Experience working with content management systems (CMS).

Wie zijn wij?

Looking for an internship where you can make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in communications? Then The Hague International Centre might be the perfect place for you.

Based in one of the world’s most international cities, The Hague International Centre helps people from across the globe settle into life in the Netherlands and The Hague. Every year, we support thousands of internationals, including highly skilled migrants, international students, researchers, diplomats, entrepreneurs and their families

We are a small, friendly and international team within the Municipality of The Hague’s International Affairs Department. We 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.

Our office is located in the Atrium of City Hall, right in the heart of The Hague, surrounded by shops, cafés, public transport and many international organisations.

As a communications intern, from day one, you’ll be part of the team and work on real projects with real impact. You’ll help create engaging content, support communication campaigns, write articles and newsletters, manage social media channels, and assist with events and webinars. No two days are the same.

We value creativity, initiative and fresh ideas. You’ll have plenty of freedom to contribute your own suggestions, develop new skills and discover where your strengths lie. With personal guidance and a diverse range of tasks, you’ll gain valuable experience in communications, marketing and public sector organisations.

Sollicitatieproces

Sollicitatieproces

Solliciteren:Je solliciteert door het invullen van ons online sollicitatieformulier.

Op gesprek:Super, je bent een stapje verder in ons sollicitatieproces. We leren jou graag beter kennen via een gesprek. Daarnaast krijg jij ook ruimte om meer over de gemeente, de functie en het team te weten te komen.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden:Gefeliciteerd! We doen je graag een aanbod met betrekking tot salaris, vakantiedagen en andere voorwaarden.

Aangenomen:Gefeliciteerd! We zijn het beiden eens over de arbeidsvoorwaarden. Alleen het contract en de VOG moeten nog worden ondertekend en dan kan je starten bij de gemeente.

Indiensttreding:Op je eerste werkdag krijg je een introductie over de gemeente Den Haag en maak je kennis met je collega’s en werkplek. Hiermee begint je nieuwe baan bij de gemeente Den Haag.

Meer weten

Please submit your CV and motivation letter in English.

Closing date for submission: Sunday 8 November 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews mid-November.

For more information about the internship, please email Gerko Visee via work@denhaag.nl

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Extra informatie

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.