Road Freight Electrification Intern
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
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Not Disclosed
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4 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job description
PLEASE NOTE:Were only considering candidates who arealready based in the Netherlands. Unfortunately we cant offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation. Thank you for understanding.
Hours:40 hours/week
Location:Amsterdam (hybrid work)
Internship allowance:400 EUR/per month
Internship duration:6 months
Starting date:As soon as possible
About Smart Freight Centre:
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation. Through collaboration with industry leaders governments NGOs and technology providers SFC develops practical solutions that accelerate freight decarbonization across road rail ocean and aviation sectors. The Fleet Electrification Coalition (FEC) supports companies and policymakers in scaling zero-emission freight vehicles and the infrastructure needed to enable their deployment.
About the position:
Position Summary
We seek a motivated Road Freight Electrification Intern to support our growing Fleet Electrification Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in zero-emission trucks charging infrastructure freight decarbonization data analysis and industry research. The successful candidate will work closely with experts and the program team to support ongoing projects stakeholder engagement activities and the development of technical resources for the road freight sector. This role is ideal for a recently graduated (Master) student interested in sustainable transport electric mobility engineering energy systems logistics climate policy or environmental sciences.
Heres an idea of what tasks you might be working on:
Program & Project Support
Hours:40 hours/week
Location:Amsterdam (hybrid work)
Internship allowance:400 EUR/per month
Internship duration:6 months
Starting date:As soon as possible
About Smart Freight Centre:
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transportation. Through collaboration with industry leaders governments NGOs and technology providers SFC develops practical solutions that accelerate freight decarbonization across road rail ocean and aviation sectors. The Fleet Electrification Coalition (FEC) supports companies and policymakers in scaling zero-emission freight vehicles and the infrastructure needed to enable their deployment.
About the position:
Position Summary
We seek a motivated Road Freight Electrification Intern to support our growing Fleet Electrification Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in zero-emission trucks charging infrastructure freight decarbonization data analysis and industry research. The successful candidate will work closely with experts and the program team to support ongoing projects stakeholder engagement activities and the development of technical resources for the road freight sector. This role is ideal for a recently graduated (Master) student interested in sustainable transport electric mobility engineering energy systems logistics climate policy or environmental sciences.
Heres an idea of what tasks you might be working on:
Program & Project Support
- Assist with project coordination and administrative activities that support the FEC and related road freight initiatives.
- Support meeting preparation note-taking action tracking workplans timelines and project documentation.
- Coordinate team meetings and help maintain shared calendars documents and task-management systems.
- Implement digital tools and optimize workflows using available systems such as Salesforce SharePoint MS Office and relevant AI-enabled tools.
- Support engagement with FEC members project partners policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Assist with webinars in-person workshops working-group meetings communications educational content and event preparation.
- Prepare invitations agendas presentations background materials and follow-up communications.
- Support facilitation documentation and knowledge capture during meetings and events.
- Contribute to newsletters website updates member communications and other outreach materials.
- Support the editing and preparation of technical and non-technical content.
- Help design and analyse surveys and organize feedback to improve FEC activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across SFC to ensure road freight electrification activities align with broader organizational goals.
- Conduct research and carry out analysis on battery-electric trucks charging infrastructure grid integration total cost of ownership freight emissions and emerging industry trends.
- Support analysis relating to FEC projects and emerging road freight electrification initiatives.
- Collect clean organize and analyse data from public sources project partners surveys and stakeholder inputs.
- Prepare presentations dashboards data visualizations briefing notes and summary reports for external stakeholders and internal audiences.
- Contribute to the development of practical tools guidance and knowledge resources that support the deployment of electric trucks.
- Help maintain accurate stakeholder and contact information in Salesforce and other relevant systems.
Ideal candidate
Required (minimum)
- Recently graduated in a Masters degree in Sustainable Transport Transport & Logistics Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Energy Systems Environmental Science Sustainability Data Analytics Economics Public Policy or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint and willingness to learn new digital tools.
It would be great if you also have ...
- An interest in road freight electrification zero-emission vehicles sustainable logistics and climate change.
- Experience with research projects data analysis modelling or technical writing.
- Familiarity with electric trucks charging infrastructure energy systems fleet operations logistics transport or environmental policy.
- Experience using Power BI Tableau Python GIS or similar analytical tools.
- Understanding of GHG Protocol SBTi EU transport and climate policy or other relevant freight decarbonization frameworks.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement event coordination or project-management tools.
Competencies
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong analytical and systems thinking
- Ability to work independently
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Clear and professional communication
- Proactive organized and detail-oriented approach
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
- Passion for sustainability and climate action
What We Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to impact within the road freight and fleet electrification sector
- Exposure to global freight decarbonization initiatives and industry leaders
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on experience in exciting technical analytical and stakeholder-focused projects
- Hybrid & flexible work and a fantastic office location in the heart of Amsterdam
- Opportunity to build your professional network
Why us
Join a fun friendly and forward-thinking team. Heres what youll get as an intern with us:
At Smart Freight Centre we believe in collaboration creativity and sustainability. We value everyones ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.
Extra time off:Enjoy 6 days of holiday during your internship.
Travel made easy:If youre in the Netherlands well provide you with an NS Business card for work travel.
Great location:Work from our awesome office in the heart of Amsterdam (hybrid work).
Good times guaranteed:Whether its a creative workshop a fun challenge or some drinks and bites join our team-building activities and have fun with your colleagues.
At Smart Freight Centre we believe in collaboration creativity and sustainability. We value everyones ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.
Extra time off:Enjoy 6 days of holiday during your internship.
Travel made easy:If youre in the Netherlands well provide you with an NS Business card for work travel.
Great location:Work from our awesome office in the heart of Amsterdam (hybrid work).
Good times guaranteed:Whether its a creative workshop a fun challenge or some drinks and bites join our team-building activities and have fun with your colleagues.
