Sustainability Internship

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

About The Job

Are you passionate about sustainability and dedicated to make a positive impact at a durable plush-making-company? We are seeking an enthusiastic Sustainability Intern (32/40 hours) to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our sustainability team, working on various projects such as: working on our B-Corp impact assessment for recertification, gathering sustainability information from our suppliers and co-writing our sustainability report. And, since we’re still a relatively small team, you’ll get plenty of responsibility and real opportunities to gain valuable, hands-on experience!

The number of days you work is 4 till 5 days, with 2 to 3 days at our office. Based at our headquarters in Amsterdam, running for six months, ideally from September to February.

About Bon Ton Toys

Bon Ton Toys is a leading sustainable plush toy manufacturer from Amsterdam, specializing in high-quality plush toys since 1933. They champion environmental sustainability and ethical production practices because, when it comes to our children, only the best is good enough!

As a B Corp certified company, they believe their toys should bring joy to children while positively impacting the global community and environment. All of their products adhere to the highest industry standards, achieved through thorough testing, careful material selection, and long-term relationships with key partners.

Bon Ton Toys has its own plush brand, B.T. Chaps, and creates plush toys for three international licenses: Miffy (nijntje), WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), and Peanuts. They excel in custom-made concepts for a wide range of international customers.

Currently, they develop, produce, and distribute to the premium segment in over 50 countries, both domestically and in duty-free markets. Whether you’ re looking for designer pieces, knitted friends, or 100% recycled PET plush, Bon Ton Toys covers the full soft-toy range.

Following the Global Recycling Standard and exceeding it, Bon Ton Toys uses 100% recycled filling. Since 2021, they have developed their first completely recycled plush!

Materials matter, but so do people; that’s why they ensure that partnering factories are certified with the ethical supply chain program, ICTI. The organization is currently in a phase of further professionalization to facilitate growth, making this an excellent opportunity for a talented Product Development Coordinator to grow with the organization in terms of role and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaming up with our sustainability crew on their daily tasks.
• Helping write our sustainability report.
• Supporting the recertification process for our B Corp certification.
• Working with different teams to collect key sustainability information.
• Organizing internal events, workshops, and/or training sessions on sustainability.
• Spreading the word and boosting awareness of our sustainability efforts!

Qualifications

• You’re currently studying for an HBO degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) – a second language is a plus!
• Hands-on, curious, and always ready to learn.
• Passionate about sustainability and creating a better world.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and a great problem-solver.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Interested in AI & ChatGPT (we love innovation!).

We Offer

• A dynamic, hands-on internship at a fast-growing company.
• The chance to contribute to a more sustainable world.
• Loads of responsibility and learning opportunities.
• Internship compensation.
• Fresh lunch.
• Bi-weekly bootcamps with a personal trainer.
• A fun, supportive team & a monthly get-together.

Interested? Send us your motivation letter and resume and hopefully we see each other soon! ineke@bontontoys.com