ID de la oferta: 264209

Fecha de publicación: 02/11/2024

What you'll be doing day to day

In this unique internship, you will be working in the junction between innovation and circularity by trying out new ways of extending the lifetime of our products. You will also support our team in both day-to-day and strategic activities of the Sustainability department.

What you will do:
1. Assist with the design and execution of tests for services that enable circularity of IKEA’s products
- Define the overall goal, hypothesis, metrics, and possible challenges
- Project coordination and tools
- Close contact with the stores and other stakeholders involved
- Data analysis and reporting
- Related administrative tasks
2. Support with social and environmental sustainability-related activities

Our team within IKEA

Can you imagine? IKEA started as a small mail-order company in Älmhult, a rural village in Sweden. Today, we are in 63 countries with a unique range of products. Working at IKEA means working in a world of ideas, described by our colleagues as a place where everyone is welcome and you can be yourself. We make a difference for as many people and the planet as possible. It’s also a place where you can shape your career and where there is plenty of room for your practical creativity and ideas. All this while working in a great team with colleagues who are always there for you and ready to help when needed.

You will be part of the Sustainability team and will be engaging with colleagues from almost all areas of the company. You will work closely with the Project Lead and Sustainability Business Partners.



At IKEA, we believe it’s important that you can be yourself. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving abilities – the focus of your work should be on how to do it, rather than questioning if it is possible or feasible to do it. Being able to work with uncertainty is crucial, this means that you have excellent communication skills, creativity, as well as an adaptable and collaborative mindset. Most importantly, you are highly motivated to work in sustainability where a complex environment with lots of moving pieces is prevalent.

What else you need:
• Understanding of circular economy concepts and the ability to connect them with tangible business models and practices.
• Familiarity with innovation methodologies (e.g. Design thinking), processes (e.g. ideation, prototyping, testing), and tools (e.g. Miro).
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform project decisions and measure progress or impact.
• Skills in planning, organizing, and managing tasks to ensure timely and successful project execution.

What else is important

If you take on this role with us, you can expect the following:
• We are proud of our informal, open work atmosphere where your opinion counts.
• A fun, educational, dynamic place to intern and develop yourself.
• In addition to all the knowledge and experience you gain with us, you will receive a monthly internship allowance of €340 (based on 38 hours).
• This internship starts from early February for 5-6 months.
• Fluent English is a requirement. Proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
• Your workplace is at IKEA SO (Service Office) in Haarlem, working remotely is also possible, but we expect you to be present in Haarlem at least 50% of the time.

Are you excited and do you see yourself in this role? Fantastic! Upload your CV and in your cover letter, please answer the following 3 questions:
• Clearly describe in your application what you are looking for and what your motivation is.
• What do you expect from IKEA, what would you like to learn?
• Do you have a student travel card (OV)?
We look forward to your application!