Would you like to help raise awareness of a problem that often goes unnoticed, yet is everywhere? The Plastic Soup Foundation is looking for a Marketing & Communications intern to help put plastic pollution on the map and drive change.
Start: September 2026 (to be agreed)
Duration: minimum 3 months (24–40 hours per week)
Remuneration: €250 gross per month (based on full-time)
About the Plastic Soup Foundation
Plastic is everywhere. In our oceans, in the air, and even in our bodies. At the Plastic Soup Foundation, we make this invisible problem visible, and turn it into action.
We run campaigns, conduct research and collaborate with partners worldwide to tackle plastic pollution at its source. Because real change doesn’t start with cleaning up, but with prevention.
What will you be doing?
As an intern, you’ll be a fully-fledged member of our team, working on projects, events and campaigns that make an impact. This isn’t a standard shadowing placement, but an opportunity to actively contribute to raising visibility, awareness and behavioural change.
Your tasks will include:
- Creating content for social media, the website and campaigns
- Updating and optimising our image library
- Contributing to digital campaigns and activations
- Supporting video and storytelling projects
- Contributing ideas on how to communicate complex topics clearly and powerfully
- Working with our CMS and helping to improve our online platforms
- Supporting webcare
What makes this internship different?
- You’ll be working on an urgent, global issue
- You’ll be contributing to a mission that brings about real change
- You’ll have the freedom to develop your own ideas and creativity
- You’ll learn how communication is used as a strategic tool for impact
Who are we looking for?
- You’re studying for a vocational or higher vocational qualification in Marketing, Communication or a similar field
- You’re digitally savvy and creative across all social media channels, and curious about online strategies
- You’re proactive, critical and not afraid to ask questions
- You’re interested in sustainability, the environment and systemic change
- You are a strong writer and know how to make complex topics accessible
Ready to make an impact?
Send your cover letter and CV to info@plasticsoupfoundation.org, quoting
Marketing & Communication Internship. You can address the letter to Maria Westerbos.
Questions? Contact us via the same email address and we will get back to you!
