Analyst Intern - Impact Institute

Are you a sharp analytical thinker passionate about creating a more sustainable and inclusive economy? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field, working with diverse organizations to measure, monetize, and improve their impact?

Impact Institute is a social enterprise that empowers businesses to make the world a better place by providing the advice and technology they need to measure and manage their impact. We work with companies and investors on topics such as climate change, biodiversity, human rights, human health and animal welfare.

Currently, the common language of business is finance which enables businesses to make profit but ignores hidden societal costs and benefits such as climate change and health. We build a more inclusive language that enables businesses to create value for all and respect social and planetary boundaries. Our researchers and analysts contribute to open-source standards (Impact-Weighted Accounts Framework and True Price Standard), with True Price and the Impact Economy Foundation. 

Through our impact management services we help businesses understand their impact and transform their business model. Our clients include organisations such as Triodos, ABN AMRO, Alliander, Fairtrade International and Zeeman. Our software and data platform (Impatec) enables them to implement this at scale. We are a global pioneer in impact measurement and valuation, and our work has been featured in amongst others the New York Times, Forbes, NRC and FD. 

We are currently looking for a motivated and talented intern to join our dynamic team in Amsterdam. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and develop your quantitative and analytical skills in a stimulating and professional environment.

Your Activities will Include:

In this role you will support the Advisory team with the following activities:

Conducting quantitative analysis on environmental, social, and economic benefits and costs using primary and secondary data.

Performing economic and business analyses to formulate and assess projects that enhance companies’ positive impact and profitability.

Contributing throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, with increasing responsibility as you develop.

(Initially) Providing supplementary analysis under close supervision, particularly for client-facing work.

Your profile

You are interested in learning more about the field of sustainability consulting, technology and impact measurement through the lens of Advisory. This is an ever-changing environment, so you will need to be open and flexible, eager to learn, and quick on your feet. It’s a place where you can develop a lot, there’s room for your ideas, with hands-on professional experience, where you get the opportunity to work on impact-first projects and campaigns.

Completed Bachelor’s degree is required;.

Strong quantitative background in relevant fields (e.g., econometrics, statistics, mathematics, physics, information sciences, life cycle assessment, and/or industrial ecology).

Demonstrated affinity for sustainable development, business consulting, economics, or social/environmental sciences.

Experience with data analysis and the ability to work with primary and secondary data.

Proactive, analytical, results-oriented, and a strong problem solver.

Excellent communication sills, able to explain technical concepts clearly.

Proficient in written and spoken English (Dutch fluency is a plus).
Eager to learn, contribute to impactful projects, and thrive in a professional, team-oriented environment

Please note that your application will only be considered if you are enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship. Additionally, to comply with Dutch law, one of the following must apply:

You are an EU citizen,
You are on a Family/Partner visa, or
You are a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands, and you meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) The internship is a mandatory part of your curriculum, OR (2) your university is willing to sign a third-party agreement (Nuffic Agreement).

What We Offer You:

A dynamic and stimulating working environment with a professional and young culture.

A full-time internship for 6 months, 32 – 40 hours per week.

A compensation €785 per month, and commuting costs up to €275 per month, based on a full-time internship.

Active coaching and dedicated supervision, and actual responsibilities; you’ll have a steep learning curve.

Access to a strong network of impact-makers (partner organizations, board members).

Functional work areas: Sustainability, Business, Economics, Environment, Sociology, Life Cycle Assessment, Finance, Impact Assessment.

Additional benefits: Laptop & travel expenses.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you recognize yourself in the above description and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume, cover letter and list of grades (in English) to recruitment@impactinstitute.com.

We review applications on a rolling basis and would like someone to start as soon as possible. We prefer to have direct contact with candidates, so we do not work with recruitment agencies.

We look forward to hearing from you!