Talent Acquisition Intern

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.

  • Taking ownership and driving impact 
  • Being open to change and feedback
  • Being passionate about our mission and our customers. 

What you’ll do

As a Talent Acquisition Intern at Catawiki, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full talent lifecycle. You will work closely with our Talent Management team, supporting our efforts to hire but also develop, and onboard top talent. 

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Intern Recruitment: Lead our intern hiring process, including interviewing, managing processes, and extending offers, while collaborating with various departments to identify and attract top talent.
  • Onboarding New Employees: Support the welcoming of new hires during their first week to ensure a smooth transition.

About the team

Our Talent Management team consists of Talent Acquisition, Operations and L&D specialists. We work in a hybrid environment, coming together a couple of times per week in our Amsterdam office to align, learn and grow together (and of course… eat doughnuts!). We’re a fun, social and international team who are passionate about finding and developing the best Talent.

What you’ll bring

A proactive approach and strong organizational skills with an eagerness to learn about the different aspects of Talent Management.  In addition:

  • In order to be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student in a Dutch university during the entire internship period. A tri-party agreement will be requested.
  • Strong interest in Talent Acquisition
  • A can-do attitude; a desire to work hard and be flexible.
  • Detail oriented and data-savvy, able to handle basic reporting and analysis tasks. 
  • An interest in managing and implementing campus recruitment partnerships and campaigns. 
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with candidates and internal teams.
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office and G Suite.
  • HBO / WO student within the field of HRM / Educational Sciences / A&O Psychology/ Marketing/PR (related studies are welcome).

Why You'll Love Working with Us

  • Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
  • Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
  • A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
  • Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How we hire
Curious about our hiring process?  Discover everything you need to know about our hiring journey. 
Flexible working

We’re continually incorporating hybrid elements, while employees choose how they split their work between the office and home.

Excellent benefits
Our benefits are designed to ensure every Catawikian is energised, focused and thriving.
Recognition programme

We strive to be an employer where your impact is meaningful, visible and rewarded.

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