Internship: Food, Consumer & Innovation

Are you interested in nutrition, health, sustainability, and consumer behavior? Would you like to be part of a growing company while also making a real impact through your own initiatives and research? Then we’re looking for you!

About Arctic Blue

Arctic Blue the leading Omega-3 specialist. We produce health products made from algae and fish oil derived from fillet trimmings, for which no fish are caught specifically for this purpose.

Thanks to its innovative and sustainable nature, our brand is growing rapidly in the Netherlands and neighboring countries, and we’re doing this with a close-knit and enthusiastic team of seven people at Dotslash Campus in Utrecht.

Your role

Since we’re a small and ambitious team, no two days are the same. You’ll be fully integrated into our team, but you’ll also have the unique opportunity to tailor the role to your own learning goals. Curious about what your day might look like? Below is a selection of the tasks you can take on, depending on your interests.

What might you do?

Be part of the team: You’ll be part of an enthusiastic team that’s open to your ideas for improving our company.
Content, marketing & education: You’ll translate complex nutrition information into easy-to-understand and inspiring blogs and content for our community.
Support & Advice: You’ll be a key point of contact for our customers. You’ll answer technical questions via chat, email, and phone. This means you’ll be at the forefront of the company, providing support to customers whenever needed.
Product Development & Optimization: Do you have an interest in the technical side of things, or would you like to develop that skill? You can assist the product developer in creating new products or improving our current product line.
Consumer Insights & Research: For your own research, you might want to delve into the minds of our customers. Why do they choose Arctic Blue? How important is sustainability really to today’s consumers? Where does future market demand lie? These are all examples of questions we’re currently exploring.

What are we looking for?

You are pursuing a degree in Nutrition and Health, Business and Consumer Sciences, Food Innovation, Nutrition and Dietetics, or a similar field.
You’re a go-getter; you spot opportunities and are eager to take the initiative to tackle projects.
You have a strong interest in sustainability and a healthy lifestyle.
You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. You are customer-focused, open, and a natural communicator.
You must be available at least 4 or 5 days a week.

What do we offer you?

Freedom & Responsibility: plenty of room for personal input and research.
Development: A comprehensive internship that allows you to gain insight into all aspects of a startup in the food industry.
Team: You’ll be working as part of a passionate team at the inspiring Dotslash Campus in Utrecht.
Compensation: An internship stipend of €750 per month.
Perks: Free Arctic Blue and regular fun team outings.