Internship Opportunity: Innovation Scout Intern F | X | M

Are you a dynamic and ambitious student passionate about shaping the future of smart ports? The Port of Rotterdam is seeking a forward-thinking individual to join our Innovation Team as an Innovation Scout Intern.

Wat ga je doen?

Your role as an Innovation Scout:

As an integral part of the Innovation Team, you will play a crucial role in accelerating innovation within the Port of Rotterdam. Your responsibilities will include:

• First point of contact for stakeholders reaching out about innovation opportunities.
• Managing the database of solution providers.
• Conducting market studies on specific topics or domains (e.g. defining the solution area, analyzing the competitive field, reviewing recent news articles, etc.).
• Collecting, merging, and presenting insights to inspire and inform colleagues.
• Collaborating closely with our experienced Innovation Leads, benefiting from personal guidance throughout your internship.

Wat bieden we jou?

Internship details:

• Duration:

o Mid January to Mid August, apply by November 15.

o Mid August to Mid January, apply by June 15.

o Please specify your desired internship period if you are applying outside of these periods.

• The internship comes with a generous internship fee: € 1.043 gross per month on the basis of 36 hours per week.
• Important to know: Due to the time and commitment required for this internship, we are only accepting applications from students who are not writing their thesis in parallel.

Competencies we consider important for success in this role are:

• RESULT ORIENTATION: With your result orientation, you make concrete agreements and remain persistent in achieving your goals. You do not give up and constantly seek solutions.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: You show interest in others. You are not afraid to approach unfamiliar people and navigate social situations with ease. You interact well with various types of people and establish contact in a way that others find pleasant.
• TEAMWORK: You are a team player and can collaborate effectively with others. You are open to the opinions and insights of others and take them seriously. You keep commitments and show interest in others. Through this collaboration, you contribute effectively to a common goal.
• ORGANIZATIONAL SENSITIVITY: You demonstrate organizational sensitivity. This means you recognize the impact of your decisions or activities on other parts of the organization. You ensure pleasant cooperation, oversee the consequences, and know how to adjust when necessary.

An integrity investigation and online screening are part of the selection procedure. Valicare carries out this screening on behalf of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

Afdelingsinformatie

About the Port of Rotterdam Authority:

We are committed to making the Rotterdam port the most efficient, smart, and sustainable port. Our core tasks include sustainable development, management, and operation of all port activities, ensuring smooth and safe handling of nautical activities amidst commercial and public interests.

Wat vragen wij van jou?

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated affinity with digital and/or energy transition domains.
• You are well into your applied science or university studies (pre-thesis stage).
• You can commit to 4-5 days a week for 6-7 months.
• You are independent and proactive, and you possess excellent communication skills (at least English C1).

Diversiteit en inclusie

Diversity and inclusion

Everyone matters, all people, from young to old and every origin, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, et cetera. Every person is unique and brings unique value. This belief forms the basis of our diversity policy.

Our policy aims to ensure that our differences add value to our organization, and to strengthen diversity and inclusion. This also fits within our belief that when different unique people with different beliefs and ideas, work together, we not only become more successful, but also more innovative and creative. This manifests itself in an inclusive way of recruiting & selecting where we always choose the best candidate based on the required competencies.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume and a one-page motivation detailing your desired internship period via the application button on our website.

Note: Applications will only be accepted through our website to comply with privacy legislation.

Join us in shaping the future of smart ports!