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Join a global green initiative as an intern on the ICLEI Global Events team.
Overview
Salary £1000
Location Bonn, Germany - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a leading global network committed to sustainable urban development, with a presence in over 125+ countries. This is an incredible opportunity to join a team that actively influences sustainability policy whilst driving local, low emission, equitable, and resilient development.
Role Summary
- Working as an intern in the ICLEI Global Events Team, you will be supporting the planning and implementation of Daring Cities 2025 and other global events.
- The role involves managing, planning, and executing both online and local events, including event websites, email accounts, and logistics.
- You will also be crafting content for newsletters, promotional materials and social media.
Role Requirements
- Must be enrolled in vocational training or a university in a relevant subject.
- Experience with web editing, desktop publishing software, virtual platform management, and proficiency in English is needed.
- You need to be a confident user of Microsoft Office.
Application Process Details
- Apply by email with the subject line “Internship, Global Events Team” and include your motivation letter, enrolment certificate, visa/work permit if required, proof of mandatory internship and CV in one single PDF not exceeding 5 MB size.
- State the possible start date in your application and read the data protection information and privacy policy on the website.
- Applications are reviewed continuously, so apply as soon as possible.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. We are active in 125+ countries, influencing sustainability policy and driving local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships, and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.
The Role: As an intern in the ICLEI Global Events Team, you will be expected to support the planning and implementation of Daring Cities 2025 and the planning of the Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion in the lead up to UNFCCC COP30 in addition to other tasks as they arise. You will support the preparation and execution of both in-person and virtual events, the team in charge of the program development and speaker management, the maintenance of event websites, the management of the event email accounts, the editing of videos, the tracking of logistical information for event participants, speakers, partners, and staff, the development of content for, and technical setup of, newsletters and promotional material, the development of content about ICLEI Global Events for social media channels, and other tasks and functions of the ICLEI Global Events team as needed.
Job Requirements: You must be enrolled in a vocational training or university in a relevant subject, such as Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Sustainability or similar. You are required to complete an internship as a part of your studies. Experience with web editing (WordPress preferably) and desktop publishing software (preferably InDesign), management of virtual platforms (Zoom, Whova…), and fluency in written and spoken English are required. Being a confident user of Microsoft Office is also necessary.
Benefits: The position is available to start on 15 May at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany for a period of 6 months. Working from home practice is available, with the number of in-office versus home-office days to be determined by the team lead. The assistant will be supervised by and report to the Global Events Officer. Remuneration is 1000 Euros per month (full-time) before taxes and social insurance fees. Workings hours are 40 per week (full-time), with 2 days of leave per full month. The working language is English. International travel may be required. The contract will be based on German laws.
Application Details: Please send your application by email to careers (dot) bonn (at) iclei (dot) org. Please write “Internship, Global Events Team” in the subject line and send us relevant documents such as a letter of motivation, enrolment certificate, visa/work permit if a non-EU citizen (Aufenthaltstitel), proof of mandatory internship and CV merged into one single pdf. of up to 5 MB size. Indicate the possible start date in your application. For data protection information, please read our disclaimer and privacy policy on our website. Applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival, so submitting your application as soon as possible is advisable.
