Marketing & Communications Intern

About us

NoPalm Ingredients produces tailor-made yeast oils & fats, made from agri-food waste streams that are perfect substitutes to palm and other vegetable oils in food, cosmetics, and home care products. Our products offer a two-sided solution that reduces both the use of palm oil and food waste.

Founded in 2021, NoPalm Ingredients is on a mission to challenge companies and product manufacturers to implement our local, circular, and sustainable oils as an alternative to palm oil.

By upcycling agri-food side streams into circular yeast oils, we are making a worldwide environmental impact, contributing to a waste-free world, decarbonizing the entire value chain with 90% less greenhouse gas emissions, and limiting the impact on natural habitats as we reduce land-use by 99%.

About the role

As our new Marketing & Communications Intern, you are seeking to dive right in and learn what it's like to run marketing and communications for a biotech startup. You will support the team in strategic decision making and take the lead in the execution of our content marketing. Your weekly activities will involve managing our social media, website and press releases, while the dynamic startup environment offers you more exciting opportunities to explore almost daily.  We are seeking a motivated and creative marketer that can help us increase the awareness of our sustainable palm oil alternative in the food and cosmetic industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for social media, including creating and posting content and engaging with followers and industry influencers. 

• Manage and support other communication activities, like the website and B2B events. 

• Design strategic and appealing content, like articles, press releases, video’s, infographics, brochures, etcetera. 

• Tracking, reporting, and analyzing marketing data to measure the success of our social media presence and make recommendations for adjustments.  

• Help strategize and find new ways to increase our brand awareness. 

• Assist in the development and management of relationships with key stakeholders in the food and cosmetics industries, including manufacturers, retailers, and industry associations.  

• Working closely with the product development team to ensure that marketing messages are aligned with product features and benefits.  

• Coordinating with external vendors to ensure that all marketing materials are delivered on time and on budget.  

• Provide general support to the Marketing and Communications Manager as needed. 

About you

You care about details, and you take pride of ownership in your work. Friends describe you as a creative person and a gifted communicator. And they know that you would love to work in a fast-paced startup environment, taking on new and exciting challenges every day. Next to this, you have a passion for design and know how to grab attention from different stakeholders. You're social and can translate any science related topic into an understandable and impactful story. In a bit more detail, we are looking for someone who: 

• Is currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program (HBO/WO) in marketing, communications, or a related field 

• Has strong writing skills, with the ability to create compelling and engaging content 

• Is familiar with social media platforms and basic knowledge of social media marketing strategies 

• Can work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership 

• Has the flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 

• Has a passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the world 

• English is mandatory, Dutch would be an advantage 

We value diversity and believe that our team's unique perspectives and experiences makes us stronger. While we may have listed specific requirements for this role, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and excited about the opportunity to join us on our mission. Don't let a lack of exact qualifications hold you back from applying - we are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to the table!