Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
This internship is preferably based in Hilversum, the Netherlands (hybrid role), although other EU locations may be considered. The internship is full-time and available for a duration of 6 to 12 months. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven team where together we can make a real impact on sustainability across our Taste business. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
Support the collection, processing, and analysis of sustainability data related to the Taste portfolio.
Contribute to the preparation of sustainability documentation, presentations, and materials for both internal stakeholders and customers.
Support commercial teams and cross-functional stakeholders in responding to customer sustainability requests.
Maintain and update sustainability-related documentation, ensuring information remains accurate, complete, and consistent.
Assist with sustainability reporting activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and project tracking.
Develop training and enablement materials to increase sustainability knowledge across commercial teams.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses related to environmental impacts, ingredients, certifications, key performance indicators, and sustainability processes.
Conduct research on sustainability regulations, market trends, customer expectations, and industry best practices.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with stakeholders from Sustainability, Commercial, Regulatory, and Product Development teams.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Food Science, Business Sustainability, ESG, or a related field.
Strong interest in sustainability topics within the food, ingredients, or consumer goods industry.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality work.
Comfortable working collaboratively with international and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
Eligible to complete a full-time internship for a period of 6 to 12 months.
How Would You Stand Out?
Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, lifecycle assessment, or environmental metrics.
Experience with data visualization or sustainability-related analysis tools.
Curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving positive environmental impact.
Why Choose Us?
Gain valuable hands-on experience within a global sustainability team.
Work on meaningful projects that contribute to IFF's sustainability ambitions.
Flexible hybrid working model with opportunities to collaborate internationally.
Exposure to commercial, sustainability, and technical functions across the business.
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment focused on growth and innovation.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Food Science, Business Sustainability, ESG, or a related field
- Strong interest in sustainability topics within the food, ingredients, or consumer goods industry
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality work
- Ability to work collaboratively with international and cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills
- Eligibility to complete a full-time internship for 6 to 12 months
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, lifecycle assessment, or environmental metrics
- Experience with data visualization or sustainability-related analysis tools
- Curiosity, a proactive mindset, and passion for driving positive environmental impact
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
