Who are we?
We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.
What's it like to work at JDE Peet's?
We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!
Job Description
Join us as a Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. The R&D Coffee Academy is a key learning initiative aimed at strengthening technical knowledge, collaboration, and expertise across the global R&D community. As part of the Academy, in-depth expert modules are developed and delivered by senior subject matter experts across topics such as coffee processing, quality, safety, packaging, consumer science, and sustainability. As a Learning Experience Designer intern within the R&D Coffee Academy team, you will play an active role in translating expert knowledge into engaging, structured, and digital learning modules.
Your key activities will be:
- Design and digitise expert modules
- Work closely with senior topic owners and subject matter experts to understand learning objectives, key content, and target audiences in R&D.
- Decide together with topic owners what the learning experience should look like, for example: Online vs. Blended vs. In-person (Use of videos, self-paced modules, workshops, or assignments)
- Use existing materials (e.g. Presentations, expert input, past training content) and convert them into updated digital modules using tools such as Easy Generator, PowerPoint, Canva and M365 Copilot.
- Define skills & competencies per expert module
- Review the expert modules from an R&D skills perspective.
- Identify and clearly describe: Which skills and competencies each module develops (e.g. Technical understanding, applied problem-solving, scientific thinking, cross-functional collaboration).
- Create a competence/skills framework per module that can be used across R&D.
- A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
- Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
- Paid holidays for each internship term
- The chance to learn from the best Coffee experts out there!
Working at JDE Peet's is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you.
Here's what we're looking for:
- Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internship with the possibility to link your thesis to the internship and you have a strong interest in learning design, knowledge transfer, and capability building.
- Skillset: You have experience creating a concrete portfolio including learning modules, frameworks, and learning journey design, Hands-on experience with modern digital learning platforms and AI-supported tool & Affinity with digital tools and content creation.
- Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from March 2027 to August 2027.
- Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.
- Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
- Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
- You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.
Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?
Here's how to apply:
- Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
- After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next.
- During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Utrecht office.
At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law. Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.
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If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Campus team at IHQinternships@jdecoffee.com -- We're here to help!
JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
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