Meewerkstage Sponsoring & Partnerships

How will you help create unforgettable experiences for Rabobank customers at major sports events, festivals and cultural partnerships? Let your talent shine through at Rabobank during this internship!

You and your future

During this internship at Rabobank, you will work alongside the Sponsoring & Partnerships team. You will help organise customer experiences around some of the largest sponsorships in The Netherlands, from sports events to festivals and cultural initiatives (eg. TeamNL, Team Visma-Lease a Bike and Lowlands). You will support sponsorship campaigns and contribute to delivering the best possible experience for customers and partners.

And then? You will gain hands-on experience within one of the largest sponsorship organisations in the Netherlands. You will build a strong professional network, develop practical event and marketing skills, and discover how sponsorship contributes to brand impact and social value. This experience will prepare you for a future career in sponsorship, marketing, communications or brand partnerships.

In this internship, you will work within the Sponsoring & Partnerships team in Utrecht. You will be involved in both the preparation and execution of sponsorship activities and events.

In short

• Helping organise customer events linked to sponsorships in sports, music, arts and culture.
• Supporting invitation processes, event operations and customer experiences before, during and after events.
• Contributing to sponsorship campaigns and brand-related activities.

Practical

• Length: Internship: preferably 6 to 12 months, starting from January 2027.
• Hours per week: 36.

Learning from each other

What can you learn by working on sponsorships that connect millions of people to sport, music, arts and culture?

Development is our top priority. Because the best way to learn is by doing, through mistakes and successes. At Rabobank we offer you the right balance between freedom and supervision. To develop talents you never thought you possessed. To specialize in a professional field or explore the things you are good at and enjoy doing. During your internship you can count on us for excellent supervision. You will work with experienced colleagues and have lots of contact with young professionals.

“Ultimately, we are looking for a highly motivated student who wants to work within one of the largest sponsorship organisations in The Netherlands and is eager to show their talent while learning as much as possible.”

Thomas Metz, Sponsoring & Partnerships.

Work on your own development & shape the world around you

How can you develop yourself while contributing to initiatives that make an impact on society?

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together towards a better world. We summarize this in one sentence: "At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time."

This is reflected in your personal development opportunities, our hybrid work environment, and a good balance between your work and home life. You can work on initiatives that connect customers to sports, music, arts and culture, while contributing to Rabobank’s mission of Growing a better world together.

You and your role

What does it take to create meaningful sponsorship experiences that strengthen the Rabobank brand?

As Internship Sponsoring & Partnerships, you know the secrets of creating valuable experiences for customers and partners through sponsorships, events and campaigns.

You will join the Sponsoring & Partnerships team at Rabobank. The team manages national sponsorship partnerships across sports, arts and culture. Examples include partnerships with major sporting events, leading festivals and cultural initiatives. Together, the team works to maximise the impact of these partnerships for customers, communities and the Rabobank brand.

You and your talent

• HBO or university student in Communication, Sports Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Previous internship or relevant practical experience.
• Affinity and passion with/for sports, music, arts or culture.
• Proactive and highly motivated.
• Flexible and willing to support events during evenings or weekends when needed.
• Strong communicator, connector and eager learner.

You and the job application process

Are you ready to take your first step into the world of sponsorships and partnerships? We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. What can you bring to Rabobank? We cannot wait to hear from you!

• Questions? Contact Thomas Metz, Sponsoring & Partnerships via Thomas.Metz@rabobank.nl.
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Maartje Vinken, Corporate Recruiter via Maartje.Vinken@rabobank.nl.
• Interviews will be held via MS Teams or at our offices in Utrecht.
• If you are selected for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will reach out to you via SMS and email to schedule the interview.
• A security check is part of the process.
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