About us
At Damen, we strive to become the most sustainable maritime solution provider in the world. Our sustainability team is dedicated to educating and supporting the company through its transition, while ensuring long-term resilience for our organization. This aligns with our values and is a top priority for our employees, customers, financial institutions, and local communities.
As a small team with big goals, we are focused on three pillars of sustainability: sustainable organization, sustainable design, and sustainable operations. We are committed to expanding and sharing our sustainability initiatives both internally and externally, to promote transparency and accountability.
We believe that sustainability is a journey and we are committed to continuous improvement. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
The role
We are an active team and we are looking for a creative Marketing/Communications Intern to help us spread awareness of our day-to-day work, goals, missions and accomplishments both internally and externally. The intern will gain first-hand experience on what it means to bring sustainability into the maritime industry, and then translating that into engaging and fun marketing campaigns. The intern will be responsible for creating an online database that organizes all of our sustainability initiatives from global Damen (both current, completed, and future). The intern will get creative freedom to create this database as long as it is user friendly, easy to navigate and attractive to the eye.
Key accountabilities
• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote the team's initiatives
• Create a user friendly online database that organizes all of our sustainability initiatives from our global shipyards and offices
• Create online brochures about current projects
• Create and edit content for various communication channels (e.g. website, email, company newsletter etc.)
• Help organize and execute events, webinars or other activities to raise awareness of our work
• Research and analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and audience preferences
• Support the team in administrative tasks as needed
Skills & experience
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Passion for sustainability is key!
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Creative and humorous personality
• Experience with social media and content creation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with web design is a plus
What we offer
• A fun, informal work environment
• Creative freedom
•Hands-on experience in a fast-paced transitioning industry
• The opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world
• A work from home policy (2 days a week)
Other
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to gain valuable experience in a marketing and communications role, please apply today!