UX Research Internship

Internship / Fixed term for up to 6 months / Full Time (40 hours per week)

Location: Based in the Netherlands. Candidates should already live in or be able to relocate quickly to the Netherlands (at their own cost), and have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or be able to obtain a Dutch residence permit and BSN on short notice. We encourage applications from applicants from various backgrounds.

Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for a User Experience Research Intern to help discover the needs of our users. You will assist the design and development team by gathering insights and supporting research activities that inform our digital fundraising and campaigning tools. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UX research, learn about working in a global organization, and contribute to projects done by Greenpeace International and the national and regional offices worldwide. This internship is designed to help you grow your skills and gain real-world experience in UX research.

The Planet 4 Team is responsible for maintaining and designing Planet 4, a CMS tool used by many National / Regional Organisations as their primary web presence. The team oversees 52 websites in total, in 36 different languages. This team sits within Greenpeace’s Technology Department which delivers technology and data solutions that enable the Greenpeace network to win campaigns and to support an effective and efficient global organisation through the massive strategic uplift of that technology.

In this role, you will focus on: 

• Project Support (50% of the time)

  • User interviews and Usability testing support

  • Creating and further developing User Personas

  • Survey creation and results analysis

  • Research documentation and summarizing information

  • Researching user behaviors
    

• On the Job Learning and Development (50% of the time)

  • Embodying the user’s perspective in the day to day

  • Assess how designs and features align with users’ needs throughout their journey

  • Advise on and support the selection of user testing methods and tools. 

  • Presenting research insights to the team and stakeholders 

  • Observe User behavior through recordings and provide actionable findings

What we’re looking for:

Remember, no one has every skill or experience needed for this role, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these qualities will thrive in this role:

• A degree or coursework in Design education: e.g., human-computer interaction, sociology, psychology, web design, or equivalent, with motivation to develop knowledge and gain experience to support your studies or future career

• Some prior knowledge or experience in UX Research and/or Wordpress is beneficial but not required

• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)

• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating in multicultural environments

• Organised with great attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Ability to craft and communicate engaging data-driven solutions to stakeholders and product teams

• Ability to take initiative and independently develop project deliverables

• Open to learning new skills and receptive to feedback

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Alignment with and understanding of JEDIS (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Safety) values

• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values

You will get:

• An insight into working in the non-profit environmental sector 

• The chance to create a real contribution to Greenpeace

• Hands-on experience designing holistically, balancing accessibility, sustainability, user needs, and organizational goals

• Real research cases for your professional portfolio

• The opportunity to develop both personally and professionally

• Internship compensation in line with our policy (see the fine print below)

Fine print & compensation:

• Interns are entitled to a €800 net monthly stipend (40 hours per week)

• Interns receive 5 euro per work day meal vouchers on top of their stipend

• The Greenpeace International office is based in Surinameplein 118, Amsterdam. A combination of remote (within the Netherlands) and from the office work is possible and is the most common way of working. Interns are encouraged to be in office as much as possible to ensure good internship experience.

• An Internship is intended for students, graduates or young professionals who have less than 12 months of working experience in the field of internship focus

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. You will have access to various wellbeing initiatives such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to join global communities such as our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff community. 

Please note this role is a dedicated internship opportunity and does not represent an entry-level working position. Please visit the careers site here, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our Goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms

• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water

• end all nuclear threats

• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply:

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job' below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

At GPI, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

INTERVIEWS: end of May

PREFERRED START DATE: June - July

CLOSING DATE: 5 May 2026  23:59 CEST (Amsterdam time)