Communications Intern

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Creative, proactive and enthusiastic intern

• 32-40 hours , Amsterdam , Starts on 2 February 2026

communications intern

We are looking - from January or February 2026 - for a creative and enthusiastic intern.

In brief:

• 32 to 40 hours
• Amsterdam

Apply!

• Are you a creative, proactive and enthusiastic communications student?

• Are you interested in developments in primary education and would you like to contribute to the visibility of educational developments and innovations in Amsterdam?
• Moreover, do you enjoy collecting, writing and sharing stories?

Then we are looking for you!

What will you do?

As a communications intern at Samenwerkingsverband Primair Onderwijs Amsterdam Diemen (SWV), you will devise plans on how we can present our message in innovative ways and thus better reach our target group. You will devise communication campaigns, compile the monthly newsletter and keep the partnership's website up to date. You will also look for interesting stories, write and post content on our knowledge platform Courtyard . On this platform education professionals (such as teachers and internal supervisors) can discover real-life stories, explore useful tools, ask questions of colleagues and share their own experiences.

You will work closely with the communications consultant and (web) editor.

Your tasks

• Devise and execute communication campaigns: You will devise campaigns to increase Binnenplaats's visibility and improve its image.
• Collecting and writing stories: You actively seek out interesting stories about initiatives in schools. You translate these into clear and appealing texts for education professionals in line with developments in the school year. You also offer support to colleagues in searching for and creating content.
• Posting content: You will post the content on the partnership's knowledge platform ( Courtyard ), ensuring a readable and attractive presentation via WordPress.
• Increasing visibility: You devise ways to increase Binnenplaats's visibility, for example through podcasts or webinars.
• Creating a newsletter: Together with your communication colleagues, you think about relevant topics for the monthly newsletter and post them in Laposta.
• Website management: Together with the web editor, you will keep Courtyard and the SWV website up-to-date.

Who are you?

• Creative: You love writing and creating digital content and can communicate well and clearly in text. Experience in creating videos, podcasts or webinars is a plus.
• Communication skills: You can convey your message clearly and convincingly, both in text and images.
• Targeted: You come up with plans on how we can present our message in new and innovative ways to better reach the target audience.
• Technical skills: You have experience managing websites (WordPress) and social media channels (LinkedIn). Experience in creating newsletters via Laposta is a plus.
• Interest in primary education: You have an interest or experience in primary education and the issues surrounding appropriate and inclusive education.

What do we offer?

• Start date: 2 February 2026 (by mutual agreement) for a period of 5 or 6 months
• By agreement: 32 to 40 hours per week
• You will receive an internship allowance
• You will join a collegial and close-knit team, where there is a lot of attention for each other. In addition, we regularly organise fun team activities in which you can also participate wholeheartedly.

Who are we? About Samenwerkingsverband Primair Onderwijs Amsterdam Diemen (SWV)

The Samenwerkingsverband Primair Onderwijs Amsterdam Diemen consists of 40 school boards and 250 schools in the Amsterdam and Diemen region. Together with our partners, we provide appropriate education for over 65,000 pupils. Courtyard is our online platform for primary education professionals in Amsterdam and Diemen, where we work together to strengthen education. On Courtyard education professionals (such as teachers and internal supervisors) can discover fascinating stories from practice, explore useful tools, ask questions of colleagues and share their own experiences.

For substantive questions about the position, please contact at .