Join the journey of shaping the future of food together at Foodvalley!
INTERNSHIP TEAM PROTEIN TRANSITION
Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? Do you thrive in environments that demand adaptability? Do you want to contribute to a changing world and support the switch towards a more plant-based and sustainable diet? Then Foodvalley is looking for you! Read more below how we work and how you can learn and contribute to this exciting journey. We would love to meet you! Please send your motivational letter and curriculum vitae to HR@foodvalley.nl before 16 August 2026.
We are currently seeking a motivated intern to join our Protein Transition team from September 2026 onwards, for a period of 4 to 6 months. In this role, you will contribute to the Protein Transition Programme.
Please be aware that we can only process your application for this internship if we receive your CV as well as the motivation letter, so please send both documents to HR@foodvalley.nl.
How will you contribute to our mission?
As a Protein Transition Intern, you will play an active role in accelerating the protein transition by supporting the innovation field and contributing to supporting and facilitating The Protein Community — a network of over 150 food companies working on alternative proteins. If you need to write a thesis, we’ll find a way to integrate this in your responsibilities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the organisation of events and activities for our partners in The Protein Community
Assisting in ongoing Foodvalley initiatives – e.g. by means of interviews or market analysis on relevant topics, like hybrid products
Supporting communication activities — from writing engaging content to coming up with creative formats and ways to engage the community
Contributing to the further development of Foodvalley’s Protein Transition Map, including online content and monitoring of updates
What makes you the ideal person we are looking for?
Your capabilities:
Communication skills
Well-organised
Team player
Pro-active
Creative
To succeed in this role, you are enthusiastic, self-starting, and passionate about the protein transition and international business.
Your background:
You are currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s (3rd / 4th year) or master’s program, preferably in the field of nutrition, food technology, communication, marketing, or (international) business.
You are interested in sustainability and the food system
Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
You are fluent in both English and Dutch.
Your mindset:
A team player who continuously wants to learn. A positive, critical mindset, proactive attitude and passion for getting things done are key attributes we seek.
What can you expect from us?
Foodvalley is looking for an addition to the team for 32-36 hours per week. Besides a good compensation, we value a good work-life balance and offer the possibility to work hybrid. We invest in personal growth and learning (you’ll have an internship supervisor), take care of each other, and encourage you to take care of yourself. We promote ample exercise and creativity. And off course, we love a joke and value a positive work environment.
The Foodvalley team consists of around 30 professionals working on the transition of the food system. Our core values are: Together, Personal, Positive, Learning & Development and Professional. We strive for maximum impact and value an open, safe and trusted working environment, where we constantly challenge you to learn, experiment and grow.
Foodvalley's office is in Wageningen, on the campus of Wageningen University & Research. We offer a hybrid internship, allowing you to work remotely and on-site.
Join the journey at Foodvalley?
Foodvalley is an independent not-for-profit organisation working on the transition towards a more sustainable food system.
The vision for 2050: a food system that provides food security for 10 billion people worldwide. The urgent need for food system transformation is clear, but the question remains how to achieve it. As a Practice Leader, Foodvalley guides parties from thoughts and ambitions into practice. As an independent organisation, we drive collective action with frontrunners across sectors and countries. We bolster the ecosystem by providing access to the right people, financial resources, shared facilities and best practices. The result: viable businesses and new healthy sustainable sectors.
Visit our website: www.foodvalley.nl/the-protein-community
