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Sustainable Aviation Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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 open to part-time for 24 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 aviation program (Clean Air Transport) supports industry stakeholders in measuring reporting and reducing emissions associated with air freight while contributing to broader sustainable aviation initiatives (such as SBTi Aviation Sector Guidance). Our aviation community consists of over a hundred committed organizations to reduce emissions from air freight.
About the position:
Position Summary
We seek a motivated Sustainable Aviation Intern to support our growing Aviation Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable aviation freight decarbonization emissions accounting data analysis and industry research. The successful candidate will work closely with experts and program team to support ongoing projects stakeholder engagement activities and the development of technical resources for the aviation sector. This role is ideal for a final-year (Master) student interested in aviation sustainability climate policy transport (carbon) accounting logistics or environmental sciences.
Heres an idea of what tasks you might be working on:
Research Technical & Analytical Support
Hours:40 hours/week open to part-time for 24 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 aviation program (Clean Air Transport) supports industry stakeholders in measuring reporting and reducing emissions associated with air freight while contributing to broader sustainable aviation initiatives (such as SBTi Aviation Sector Guidance). Our aviation community consists of over a hundred committed organizations to reduce emissions from air freight.
About the position:
Position Summary
We seek a motivated Sustainable Aviation Intern to support our growing Aviation Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable aviation freight decarbonization emissions accounting data analysis and industry research. The successful candidate will work closely with experts and program team to support ongoing projects stakeholder engagement activities and the development of technical resources for the aviation sector. This role is ideal for a final-year (Master) student interested in aviation sustainability climate policy transport (carbon) accounting logistics or environmental sciences.
Heres an idea of what tasks you might be working on:
Research Technical & Analytical Support
- Conduct research and carry out analysis on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) aviation emissions carbon accounting methodologies and emerging industry trends
- Support analysis relating to our projects and emerging initiatives
- Prepare presentations dashboards data visualization and summary reports for external stakeholders and internal audiences
- Assist with project coordination and administrative activities that support our community
- Support meeting preparation note-taking and action tracking.
- Implement digital tools and optimize workflows with our available tools (Salesforce Claude Qualtrics MS Office)
- Support engagement with our members project and strategic partners
- Assist with webinar (in-person) workshops communication educational content and event preparation.
Ideal candidate
Required (minimum)
- Currently enrolled in or completed a Masters degree in
- Aviation Management
- Aerospace Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability
- Transport & Logistics
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- 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 a number of our digital tools
- An interest in aviation sustainability and climate change.
- Experience with research projects or data analysis.
- Familiarity with aviation logistics transport or environmental policy.
- Experience using Power BI Tableau Python or similar analytical tools.
- Understanding of GHGP SBTi EU ETS and other global
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong analytical thinking
- Ability to work independently
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
- Passion for sustainability and climate action
- Opportunity to contribute to impact within the aviation sector
- Exposure to global aviation initiatives and industry leaders
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on experience in exciting 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.
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