Vacancy: Training Internship
Position Description
Are you passionate about human rights and content creation? Do you want to be part of a global team striving for decent working conditions in global supply chains? The Social & Labor Convergence Program is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Training Intern to join our team in Amsterdam or remotely!
This role reports to the Training Manager and the Training & Communications Coordinator. You will be part of the Customer Growth & Innovation team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Your role would be to support the Training Manager and the Training & Communications Coordinator with implementing the training strategy. Tasks will include:
1) Content creation:
Develop training content (PPTX) in line with program developments
Support the update of e-learning content (HTML) on SLCP’s Online Training Platform
Support wider team by compiling slide decks for external events
Support Facility Newsletter development
2) Slide Library refresh
Work on our Facility Training Slide Library refresh project, including updating PowerPoint templates, transitioning slide formats, and refreshing content
3) Webinar management
Monitor webinar sign-up, attendance, and reports
Support with webinar content creation and back-end logistics
4) Other tasks as required
Administrative, logistical, and other support to the Customer Growth & Innovation team where needed
Qualifications & skills required
Working towards a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in relevant field (sustainability, human rights, communications)
Strong (English) written and verbal communication skills, other languages are a plus
Highly motivated & passionate about improving human rights (labor conditions)
Experience with the Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint in particular) and online meeting tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Ability to pick up new technologies quickly (e.g., Slack, Brevo, e-learning)
Strong attention to detail and a team player
Previous internship experience desired
Experience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds desired
Personal values and commitments
We are looking for a candidate who shares SLCP four core values, which are:
Rigorous: ensuring the quality of our work, the credibility of our system and the integrity of our data
Impartial: inclusive and fair in our treatment of colleagues, supply chain actors and others committed to improving social and labor conditions, with the interests of workers at the heart of everything we do.
Collaborative: working actively with our colleagues, signatories and partners to facilitate change and achieve greater impact
Progressive: always looking to improve the usefulness and effectiveness of the tools and services we provide.
Employment, organization set-up and location
SLCP is a global team, mostly working remotely but with an office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
We are looking for two days a week of intern support for period of 4-6 months, for which we will pay the Netherlands minimum wage of € 13,68 per hour.
Ideally the candidate will be available to start immediately (exact dates and time commitment to be agreed upon).
Rewards & Incentives
Flexible/ remote work
If local: opportunity to work in Fashion For Good building in the heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by dynamic and innovative sustainable fashion initiatives – including free office lunches available several days a week (TBC), unlimited tea, coffee and fruit.
Working in a small, dynamic and globally operating team
Work for a “learning organization” with focus on continual development including staff personal development (support and funding for training activities).
Part of a value-driven organization striving to create real tangible impact for workers across the world.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to elizabeth@slconvergence.org asap. We will review applications on a rolling basis and be in contact with shortlisted applicants for an interview.
SLCP encourages applications from skilled candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and neurodiverse groups. We also welcome applications from skilled candidates who feel they could add value in the role, but don’t exactly match the job description.
SLCP is committed to diversity & inclusion, and we actively seek diverse teams so that our employees feel represented and are able to flourish in an environment that encourages diversity of experiences. Diversity of thought, actions and ideas makes our organization stronger.
