Communications Internship

Communications Internship

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location:Papendrecht, NL

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Duration: 6-8 months, Full-time

The GKN Aerospace Product Design Engineering Department is comprised of different teams.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our existing Engineering Community, working directly with a senior leader to infuse new energy, grow participation, and create an environment that promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration. You'll lead initiatives to keep our community thriving and exciting, from designing engaging events and managing our community hub to curating content and encouraging active involvement.

Are you a high-energy, creative, and motivated individual who loves connecting people and building communities? Do you have a knack for inspiring others, thinking outside the box, and bringing a fresh approach to the professional world? Join our team as the Internal Communications Intern and help us on keeping our Engineering Community vibrant, engaged space where ideas and innovation come alive!

What you will do

• Drive Community Engagement: Collaborate with experienced leaders to energize an engineering community, creating initiatives that foster connection, learning, and collaboration.
• Shape Events and Experiences: Help design and coordinate a yearly calendar of engaging activities, from team sessions to larger community events that bring people together.
• Build a Digital Hub: Contribute to the creation of an intuitive online space where engineers can access resources, share ideas, and stay connected.
• Co-create Knowledge Sessions: Help plan and deliver monthly talks with internal and external experts, ensuring each session is insightful, interactive, and inspiring.
• Keep the Community Active: Develop creative content such as posts, highlights, and updates that keep members informed, engaged, and excited to participate.
• Track Impact and Improve: Explore simple ways to measure engagement, learn what works best, and continuously enhance the community experience.

Why this internship?

• Impactful Work: You’ll have a real influence on the culture of a large engineering organization, with room to shape new ideas and see them come to life.
• Creative Freedom: If you have ideas on how to energize and grow a community, this is your chance to innovate and make a mark.
• Professional Development: You’ll gain experience in community management, event coordination, and digital engagement, valuable skills for many career paths.
• Mentorship: You’ll work closely with an experienced leader who will support and energize you along the way.

What you will bring

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused student with a passion for creating connections and keeping communities vibrant and engaging. You’re someone who loves a challenge and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment. Fluency in Dutch and English is required. 

•    Enthusiastic: You bring energy and a positive attitude to everything you do, inspiring others to join in.
•    Creative: You have a flair for organizing activities and finding new ways to get people involved.
•    Collaborative: You enjoy working with people from different departments and backgrounds, building relationships and fostering inclusion.
•    Organized: You like to support the plan and execution of events and initiatives to keep things on track.

Candidates from one the following (higher) education (HBO-level) programs would be a great fit:

1.    Communication Studies: Strong foundation in audience engagement, digital communication, and community building.
2.    Business Administration or Management: Knowledge of project management, organizational behavior, and team dynamics.
3.    Human Resources: Experience in people management, employee engagement, and workplace culture.
4.    Digital Marketing: Skills in social media, content creation, and online community management.
5.    Event Management: Background in planning, organizing, and executing events with an eye for creating positive experiences.
6.    Psychology or Sociology: Understanding of human behavior, motivation, and social structures, which are valuable for building community engagement.

What do we offer

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Ioanna Dimitriadi, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via View email address on careers.gknaerospace.com

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​
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