Internship Berenschot-COT Institute for Safety and Crisis Management

0.8-1 fte | Utrecht | Hybrid | Safety and Crisis Management | € 600 | University (Wo)

Your progress starts at Berenschot

Are you a university student (Wo) fascinated by safety, crisis management, and complex societal issues? Do you find theory engaging, but can't wait to experience practice? Do you want to be part of a team that advises on significant incidents and prepares organizations for the unpredictable? Then an internship at Berenschot-COT is for you!

During this work placement internship, you will work as a full-fledged colleague in the heart of the safety domain. You will work on assignments for ministries, safety regions, and private organizations. From analyzing cyberattacks to supporting large-scale crisis exercises: you will truly make a difference.

What you will do

As an intern at Berenschot-COT, you will work under the guidance of an experienced project leader and collaborate with colleagues on various projects within the safety and crisis domain. You will be actively involved in both training and exercises as well as research and consultancy assignments.

You will contribute to, among other things:

• developing and preparing training courses and crisis exercises, including drafting exercise scenarios and training materials

• supporting the execution of training courses and exercises, including observation and evaluation

• carrying out research and consultancy assignments on diverse substantive themes within crisis management

• collecting and analyzing information

• attending meetings and providing reporting

• participating in (disaster) investigations

Additionally, you will participate in internal meetings, knowledge sessions, and team activities. This way, you will not only become well-acquainted with the field but also with the dynamics of working in a professional consultancy firm.

Where you will end up

Berenschot is an independent Dutch organization consultancy firm in Utrecht, where over 500 driven colleagues work on sustainable solutions for our clients' challenges. Our organization has a flat structure without partners, giving you influence over the projects you undertake. We always strive for surprising and innovative solutions, which makes us unique. With an open and informal culture, collaboration between different disciplines, and a lot of freedom from day one, you will have the opportunity to discover your strengths and areas for development.

Your direct colleagues

Berenschot-COT specializes in advising, research, training, and exercises in the field of safety and crisis management. We advise organizations before, during, and after crisis situations and help them structurally improve their crisis and safety management.

Berenschot-COT has broad experience within both the public and private sectors, domestically and internationally. Assignments that gained national recognition include the investigation into the shooting tragedy in Alphen aan den Rijn, the tram attack in Utrecht, the unrest surrounding Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the cyberattack at Eindhoven University of Technology. For more information and recent assignments, see: www.cot.nl.

What you bring

We are looking for a motivated university student (final year bachelor's or master's) with an affinity for crisis and safety issues. Study backgrounds to consider include, for example, communication, media, political science, public administration, security studies, or criminology. Other relevant education programs are, of course, also welcome, provided your motivation aligns with our field of work.

Furthermore:

• you can work independently and function well within a team

• you are a strong communicator and present yourself professionally, both verbally and in writing

• you have a strong analytical ability

• you are available for an internship period of five or six months for four or five days a week (maximum 38.75 hours)

• start dates are March (through July) or September (through February).

What we offer you

At Berenschot-COT, you will work in a professional and socially engaged consultancy environment with ample room for initiative and development. You can count on:

• a challenging work placement internship of five or six months

• an internship allowance of €600 per month (on a full-time basis)

• a laptop

• flexible working arrangements, including from home

• regular feedback and check-in sessions with your internship supervisor

• a flat organization where you can truly make a difference

• a pleasant team that knows how to combine work and fun well.

Stageplus Program

In addition to your internship, you can participate in Berenschot's Stageplus Program: a training program of approximately 3.5 months offering courses in consultancy knowledge, skills, and personal development. This requires an average of half a day every two weeks. Read more about the program via this link. All about our Stageplus Program | Berenschot

Apply immediately

Do you also want to become a proud Berenschot employee? You can apply until July 1st. Apply now! Questions? Contact Vicky Schats, via WhatsApp (06-25 72 26 12) or by email ([email protected]). In your motivation, don't forget to mention the period for which you are seeking an internship and how many hours per week you are available. This will allow us to assess your application as well as possible.

This is what the application process looks like

After your application, you will receive a response within one business week. If we have a positive first impression, we will invite you for an introductory meeting with colleague consultants and your future manager. If that's a good fit, you will receive a concrete offer.

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