Operations Intern

Fresh Ventures is a startup studio that builds ventures using systems thinking and ecosystem approach to address some of the most important challenges in our agri-food system. Our venture Studio, where we build ventures from scratch, is preceded by a program of 25-30 individuals who over four-months form teams and work towards early prototypes that address these challenges.

The main purpose of this role is to support the core team across of variety of office and human resources related operations. This will involve playing a structuring and hands-on role in managing our (digital) workspace and internal processes. You will learn how to create a working environment in which our team and ventures can thrive. And you’ll learn how to develop and run talent systems — from attraction, to onboarding to development.

If there is a match between your skills and the needs with the team, we may explore you supporting additional key projects that help run our organisation more smoothly.

• Onboarding support of new team members
• Hiring playbook improvement
• Talent pool building: help structure databases and engage potential talent
• Team moment coordination and organisation
• Vacancy pipeline coordination for vacancies at Fresh & our venture teams
• Office management: make it a thriving space for our core team and ventures
• Office & workspace administration
• Supplier support & coordination
• Event organisation & coordination
• Identify opportunities for process and office management improvements

• Detailed oriented & structuring nature
• Self starter with a hands-on mentality
• Strong project management skills: experience in managing end-to-end projects
• Multitasking: capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Organisational skills: strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to ensure smooth workflow and project completion
• Adaptable, comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment
• Familiarity with Notion & Slack would be a plus
• Background or education in office management or HR would be a plus

Candidate should be available 4 days per week for a duration of minimum 6 months. This vacancy is office based. So candidate should be within commuting distance from Rotterdam / BlueCity.

Ideal starting date: mid August.

The final deadline for applications is midnight CET on August 8th, 2025. If you can, please get your applications in early, as we will review them on a rolling basis. Applicants must have the right to work in the European Union or an existing visa.