Internship at the European Seaweed Association (ESWA)

Job title

Internship at the European Seaweed Association.

Company

European Seaweed Association (ESWA).

Description of the job

The European Seaweed Association (ESWA) is offering a challenging internship where the successful candidate can contribute to a sustainable and innovative European seaweed sector and play a part in the transition to a sustainable future with a new and versatile resource.

ESWA is the representative body for the European seaweed industry. Seaweed has huge potential to make a positive contribution to global challenges. The organisation 1) represents the sector, 2) supports its member network and 3) promotes the seaweed sector on behalf of more than 130 member organisations from across Europe. In addition, ESWA manages the largest Offshore Test Site in Europe (twelve kilometres off the coast of Scheveningen) and the first seaweed farm in an offshore wind farm, NSF#1.

Why Seaweed?

Both the climate crisis and a growing world population challenge us to find new solutions. Seaweed cultivation offers a major opportunity. Seaweed does not require agricultural land, fresh water or fertilisers to grow, which makes it one of the most sustainable crops to cultivate. It is a highly versatile and nutritious marine plant that can be used for many sustainable applications: as food for humans, animals and plants, as packaging material and even as biogas.

As an intern at ESWA, the successful candidate will have the chance to immerse themselves in the world of seaweed and actively contribute to a variety of projects and activities in the seaweed sector, depending on interests and background.

Examples of activities include:

• Supporting innovative seaweed farming projects.
• Helping to organise events, knowledge workshops and campaigns.
• Contributing to further development of the roadmap for the sector.

The intern will work together with stakeholders across the seaweed value chain and with the enthusiastic ESWA team. The internship is full-time (40 hours per week) for a period of six months, with at least two days per week at the office in The Hague. Start as soon as possible.

What the Organisation Offers:

• An inspiring and dynamic working environment at a unique organisation where the intern can contribute to a sustainable future.
• The opportunity to gain valuable learning experience in diverse sustainability projects and to build a network in the seaweed sector.
• A small organisation with a highly motivated and enthusiastic team and a shared mission.
• A full-time gross internship allowance of €500 per month.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic bachelor or master student at a university or university of applied sciences with a passion for sustainability and innovation.
• Relevant study background and profile.
• Proactive hands-on attitude and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Social and confident approaching people.
• Available full-time for a period of six months, of which at least two days per week at the office in The Hague.

Location

The Hague, Netherlands.

Salary

€500 per month (gross internship allowance, full-time).

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to hr@northseafarmers.org.

Deadline

07/03/2026

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