The European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) facilitates the knowledge and technology exchange among food professionals. EFFoST creates opportunities for food scientists, engineers, technologists, policymakers, and businesses in food and food-related areas to connect and collaborate to enhance the uptake of new technologies and developments. By supporting the further development of food science and technology, EFFoST aims to advance the production of sustainable and healthy food for all in a changing world. 

 To achieve this, EFFoST builds and sustains a European network for knowledge transfer, leveraging its community of food science and technology professionals. This is accomplished through The EFFoST Annual Conference, EFFoST Scientific Society, and our Working Groups. Furthermore, EFFoST participates in food-related EU-funded projects, taking responsibility for disseminating knowledge, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the effective exploitation of results. These projects span a wide range of topics, from developing advanced technologies to creating societal impact by supporting innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises. 

We are looking for 

We are looking for an Intern; A passionate (foodie) food science & technology student who will be required to divide their time between EFFoST activities and the EU-funded projects. You like to work on multi-disciplinary projects and are eager to learn the ins and outs of the food science and technology world. As part of a team of 8 people working at different levels on each project, you will operate in a dynamic international environment and have significant opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience in EU projects, event planning, and working at a non-profit organization. Your main task will be to support the structuring and implementation of internal process flows supporting EFFoST’s 3 pillars; the Conference, the Scientific Society, and the EU projects. 

Activities

• Assist in the Research of food science and technology trends, markets, and new developments/ competitor analysis; 

• Assist with the development of stakeholder mapping for EU projects and EFFoST; 

• Assist with the process stream of different events ;  

• Assist with tasks for EU project management. 

 We ask  

• Food science & technology (or related field) student;  

• Excellent knowledge of English, both orally and in writing;  

• Strong organizational and structural skills, with a talent for optimizing workflows; 

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Adobe software and with Excel, including creating complex spreadsheets; 

• Knowledge of using, and managing users of, digital platforms; 

• Enrolled in a Dutch university, or an EU university through the Erasmus+ program, based in the Netherlands and willing and able to travel to Wageningen at least 3 days per week. 

We offer  

• The possibility to work hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week at the office;  

• Monthly compensation of 350 EUR, plus contribution to commuting allowance;  

• Starting date: as soon as possible; 

• Internship period: 6 months. 

More information  

The post will be based in Wageningen, The Netherlands, where EFFoST has its office.  

For more information, contact Gabriéla Versteeg (Managing Director) at g.versteeg@effost.org or +31 88 3663700. 

Application  

A CV including a short motivation should be submitted via LinkedIn before January 15, 2025. Applications without motivation will not be considered.