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Join ICLEI, a global NGO committed to sustainable urban development, as a Communications Intern and gain valuable work experience while contributing to systemic change.
Overview
Salary £1000
Location Bonn, Germany - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is a globally recognized network comprising over 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable development. An internship opportunity as a Web Content Communications Intern in ICLEI's World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, is a stepping stone toward creating significant urban sustainability changes.
Role Summary:
- Support the Global Communications Team in delivering ICLEI's strategic and project objectives.
- Get a first-hand experience of working in a global NGO environment.
- Attend global conferences, participate in meetings and contribute to ICLEI's organizational goals.
Role Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's course in a related field.
- Excellent command of English.
- Familiarity with project management tools and web editing tools such as WordPress or other CMS.
- Experience with desktop publishing software like InDesign or Canva and email marketing tools like Mailchimp.
- Proactive, flexible work attitude with strong communication and writing skills.
Application Process Details:
- Send an email to careers.bonn@iclei.org including a letter of motivation, current CV, employment certificates (if available), details of citizenship, information on work permit eligibility for Germany, possible start date, and preferred internship duration.
- Applications are reviewed continuously, therefore it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
- The application deadline is 9 May 2025.
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 more than 125 countries, influencing sustainability policy and driving local action for zero 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 ICLEI World Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany.
The role of the Communications Intern – Web Content is to support the Global Communications team at the ICLEI World Secretariat in delivering on the strategic and project objectives of ICLEI. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment of a global NGO. You will get to work with our people and partners, and will be exposed to global conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to projects and the organizational goals of ICLEI.
Job requirements include being an enrolled student in a Bachelor or Master course in a relevant subject, excellent command of English, familiarity with project management tools, web editing experience (e.g. WordPress or other CMS) and/or desktop publishing software (preferably InDesign or Canva), and email marketing tools such as Mailchimp. A positive, flexible and proactive work attitude and very good communication and writing skills are also required.
The position is available for mandatory internships of up to six months. Start date from 01. June 2025 or later. Our preference is that interns work from our office in Bonn, Germany, at least two days per week. The intern will be supervised by and report to the Senior Officers or Officers on the Communications team. Non-EU citizens are welcome to apply. Due to legal requirements, applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for Germany prior to the start of the position.
Benefits include remuneration of 1000 Euros per month (full time) before taxes and social insurance fees, 2 days of leave per full month, and workings hours of 40 per week (full time). The working language is English. The contract will be based on German law.
To apply, send your application by email to [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please include “Communications internship, Web Content” in the subject line and send us a letter of motivation, current CV, employment certificates, if available, your place of citizenship; if non-EU, whether applicant is a holder of a work permit for Germany, possible start date, and preferred duration of internship. Applications will be reviewed continuously upon arrival, therefore submitting your application as soon as possible is advisable. The application deadline is 9 May 2025.
