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Internship at The HummingBee

Pregnancy & Mama Retreats · Southwest France / Remote

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Are you looking for an internship where you can get involved in a real small business and see how things work behind the scenes?

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The HummingBee is a small, independent pregnancy and mama retreat business in Southwest France. I organise retreats for pregnant women and new mothers with a holistic approach. Creating a safe and supporting environment & combining evidence based information, prenatal and postnatal movement, relaxation, workshops, sharing moments, organic and deliscous food that nourishes mama and baby and plenty of time to connect, laugh and share.

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As a small business, there are always plenty of things happening behind the scenes and I’m looking for enthusiastic interns who would like to get involved and help me continue creating a space where pregnant women can slow down, feel supported, connect with others and enjoy this special time before their baby arrives.

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I'm open to different backgrounds and areas of study. You don't need to fit into one specific role. I'm more interested in what you're good at, what you enjoy, and what you'd like to learn.

Pregnant woman sitting around a tabel outside
two people laughing and talking in a nice kitchen
Yoga studio with teacher in the center of two big glass doors to the outside
Group photo of pregnant woman in a field

What you could be working on

Depending on your interests and skills, this could include:

 

Marketing & social media

  • Creating Instagram posts, Reels and Stories

  • Content ideas and planning

  • Social media strategy

  • Market and audience research

  • Collaborations and partnerships

  • SEO and blog content

  • Email marketing

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Website & digital

  • Website design and improvements

  • SEO

  • User experience

  • Improving the booking journey

  • Creating or updating pages and content

  • Digital tools and systems

 

Business & administration

  • Organisation and planning

  • Financial/admin tasks

  • Research and spreadsheets

  • Improving processes and systems

  • Helping make the behind-the-scenes side of the business more efficient

 

Retreats & guest experience

  • Helping prepare and organise retreats

  • Supporting guests during a retreat

  • Helping with activities and workshops

  • Photography and video

  • Creating content during retreats

  • Thinking about how we can make the guest experience even better

 

Or something completely different...

Maybe you are studying graphic design, photography, hospitality, business, nutrition, communications, events, film, web development or something I haven't even thought of.

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If you have a skill that could be useful to The HummingBee, I'd love to hear about it.

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What you'll get

You'll work directly with me, I am the founder, child birth educator, doula and prenatal yoga teacher and get a look at what it's really like to run a small business, including the fun & the creative parts.

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You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work on real projects that are actually used by the business

  • Take responsibility for your own projects

  • Bring your own ideas

  • Learn about running a small international retreat business

  • Build practical experience for your CV/portfolio

  • See how different parts of a small business fit together

 

Work remotely or come to France

The internship can be fully remote, depending on what you're working on.

But if you'd like to experience The HummingBee in person, you're very welcome to come to Southwest France for part of your internship.

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I can provide free accommodation during your stay, and depending on the timing and your role, you may also have the opportunity to experience or help with a HummingBee retreat.

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Imagine working on your laptop in the French countryside, taking a break for a walk through the fields, and occasionally helping prepare a retreat. Not a bad office! 😉

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Duration & practical details

Minimum internship: 4 weeks

The exact dates, hours and responsibilities can be discussed depending on your studies, availability and what you'd like to work on.

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If you need a formal internship agreement through your school or university, we can discuss the practical arrangements.

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Compensation can be discussed depending on the internship arrangement, duration and responsibilities.

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Who I'm looking for

Most importantly, someone who is:

  • Curious

  • Proactive

  • Reliable

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Happy to get stuck into different things

  • Interested in learning

  • Interested in pregnancy, labour & birth, and motherhood

  • English speaking (or Dutch)

 

You don't need to have years of experience. You're here to learn too.

Interested?

 

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Interested?

Send me a 1min video introduction telling me: Who you are & what you can offer us (WeTransfer or by WhatsApp +33 07 54 35 72 24 if the mp4 is too heavy)

 

In writing:

  - Your study or work

  - When you're looking for an internship

  - How long you'd like to stay

  - What you're good at or interested in

  - What you'd love to learn or get experience with

  - Whether you'd like to work remotely or come to France

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If you think you could bring something useful to The HummingBee, I'd love to hear from you. 🐝

 

Ingeborg
Founder of The HummingBee
Pregnancy & Mama Retreats
thehummingbee.com

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