Education Programme Interns

Application deadline: 15 June 2026 (interviews conducted ongoing basis)   

Location: Hybrid with 50/50 work-from-home and office arrangement in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fully remote considered for the right candidate. 

Position: 6-month internship. Up to 35 hrs./week, including a 30-minute lunch break. Part-time will be considered for the right candidates. 

Compensation: Unpaid, intended for students completing a study-related internship or early career job seekers looking to gain experience.  

Start date: mid-August 2026 with some room for negotiation 

 

Join the FEE Internship scheme!  

Are you the next generation of sustainable professionals? Are you motivated by data-driven communication, youth-focused education, and contributing to projects with real-world impact? The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is seeking 2 Education Programme Interns to assist with the development of high-quality educational resources, strengthening our digital presence, and supporting our global FEE network. In this internship role, you’ll build competencies in communication, storytelling, stakeholder engagement and applied sustainability practices.  

THE INTERNSHIP  

We are seeking 2 interns for the respective Education programmes: 

As our LEAF/ YRE Intern, you will engage directly with topics related to outdoor learning, Ecosystem Restoration Education (ERE), youth empowerment, and environmental storytelling, helping deepen people’s connection with nature and support environmental action and advocacy. You will also participate in  our work for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, including the ongoing #GenerationRestoration Schools campaign. 

As our Eco-Schools/ Eco-Campus Intern, you will engage directly with topics related to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Whole-Institution Approach, student and youth engagement, helping schools and campuses strengthen their sustainability practices and foster meaningful action. You will also participate in initiatives supporting environmental sustainability education, behavioural change, and collaborative learning across educational institutions. 

 

Please review our programme respective websites to prepare your application. The areas of work and skills are listed below and apply to both internships role. 

As our Education Programme Interns, you can expect:  

  • Engagement with FEE’s global network of member organisations  

  • Experience working across diverse cultural and national contexts  

  • Collaboration within FEE’s multinational team   

  • Structured supervision from a manager and support from a dedicated mentor  

  • A tailored work programme aligned with your learning goals and career ambitions  

  • Career development support, including mentoring, advice, and recognition  

Areas of work 

Each internship includes a tailored work programme, but typical areas include:  

Sustainability education and training  

  • Supporting with FEE Academy online learning modules. 

  • Learning and working with new digital tools and platforms. 

  • Creating maps and visual tools for education, restoration and outdoor learning projects. 

Communications and outreach   

  • Design of educational materials, infographics, and presentations. 

Supporting storytelling around greening education, outdoor learning and ecosystem restoration projects. 

  • Creation of engaging social media posts and campaigns, maintaining consistent communication and branding across platforms. 

  • Assisting with digital content and website updates. 

 

Research and monitoring  

  • Assisting with research on ESD and Ecosystem Restoration Education (ERE) 

  • Follow outreach, participation, and impact of our activities and campaigns. 

Stakeholder engagement  

  • Supporting communication with our members and FEE network. 

  • Helping with workshops and educational events on ESD and ecosystem restoration. 

  • Contributing to the dissemination of educational resources through our channels. 

Programme development support 

  • Supporting project coordination and follow-up tasks. 

  • Helping organise materials, files, and shared resources. 

  • Assisting with partner communication and outreach. 

 

Personal and professional skills and qualifications

We are looking for university students and recent graduates with the following qualifications: 

  • Strong interest in environmental sustainability, greening education, outdoor learning, and ecosystem restoration. 

  • Experience/interest in website management, digital platforms, online learning systems, or troubleshooting digital content. 

  • Experience creating visual and written content for social media and educational purposes. 

  • Strong Canva skills required; experience with mapping/GIS tools is an advantage. 

  • Familiar with social media platforms and content creation. 

  • Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented. 

  • Strong communication and writing skills in English. 

  • Comfortable balancing creative and administrative tasks. 

  • Able to manage multiple priorities independently. 

  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment. 

  • Eager to learn and explore new tools and approaches. 

 

WHy doing an internship with us? 

At FEE, you’ll be learning from a global team committed to addressing some of today’s biggest environmental challenges. As a part of the Education team, you’ll have room to take initiative and bring your ideas to life. This internship offers a great learning experience in Education for Sustainable Development within an organisation that values its people and mission. We value equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage all applicants with a matching profile to apply. 

 

Application process 

Submit your cover letter, CV and 2-3 examples of any graphic and written work you are proud of (e.g., Canva posts, social campaigns, or any education related material or researches ) to:  

  • Maria Clara Medeiros Coutinho: maria@fee.global for Learning About Ecosystems and Forests / Young Reporters for the Environment programme Intern 

If you have questions about the internship that have not been addressed, contact the relevant person above. Looking forward to hearing from you! 

 

Please submit your completed application by 15 June 2026.  

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We would like to fill the internship before the end of the summer. The interview will last approximately 45 min and can take place either online or in-person at our office in Sydhavn. We prefer meeting you in real life if possible!  

 

Danish work permit and visa 

This internship requires that you have a residence and work permit in Denmark, unless you are working fully remotely. Please follow this link for further information New to Denmark (nyidanmark.dk, please note, that there are specific rules for EU/EEA citizens. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with relocation to Copenhagen.  

 

ABOUT FEE 

Founded in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is the world’s largest environmental education organisation, with over 110 member organisations implementing our five programmes in 85 countries around the world. Through our programmes, FEE works to promote sustainable development and deliver high-quality environmental education on a global scale. Our educational programmes – Eco-Campus, Eco-Schools, Learning About Ecosystems and Forests, and Young Reporters for the Environment - empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a hands-on, solutions-based approach. Our Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognised for promoting and certifying sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources. In addition to our five programmes, we offer courses and training through our online learning platform, FEE Academy. 

With 40+ years of impactful experience in education for sustainable development (ESD), FEE’s Strategic Plan, GAIA 20:30, is our pledge to address the three burning environmental problems that face our planet today – climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution. With the support of our members, FEE aims to increase understanding of the causes and devastating environmental, social, and economic impacts of these three issues while educating and empowering our audiences to take actions and implement solutions to mitigate the effects of these critical issues locally, nationally, and globally. 

For more information about the Foundation for Environmental Education, check our website www.fee.global. 

 

ABOUT THE EDUCATION UNIT 

The Education Unit at the FEE Head Office manages the four educational programmes Eco-Schools, Eco-Campus, YRE and LEAF, and coordinates the development of FEE Academy, an eLearning platform to support FEE Members, stakeholders engaged with FEE programmes and ESD in the community in general.  Apart from the administration of our programmes and coordination of our global community of National Operators, the Education Unit is involved in the development and implementation of campaigns, PR and communications, designing educational resources, and networking with key stakeholders. To support our members and advance our strategic goals, resource mobilisation and fundraising, as well as global advocacy and policy engagement, are key aspects of our work. 

Communications + Public Affairs Intern

Application deadline: 28 May 2026 (interviews conducted ongoing basis)   

Reports to: Communications Coordinator 

Location: Hybrid with 50/50 work-from-home and office arrangement in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fully remote considered for the right candidate. 

Position: 6-month contract. Up to 35 hrs./week, including a 30-minute lunch break. Part-time will be considered for highly qualified candidates.  

Compensation: Unpaid, intended for students completing a study-related internship or early career job seekers looking to gain experience.  

Start date: mid-August 2026 with some room for negotiation 

Join our dynamic team and be a catalyst for positive change!  

Are you passionate about digital storytelling, creative content creation, and engaging global audiences through social media? The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is seeking a Communications + Public Affairs Intern to help strengthen our online presence and share the inspiring work happening across our international network. In this role, you’ll use your creativity, writing skills, and visual communication abilities to produce compelling content that highlights our programmes, celebrates impact, and builds an active and engaged online community. 

 

THE INTERNSHIP 

As our Communications + Public Affairs Intern, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s digital voice. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in climate and sustainability communications, giving you the opportunity to create content, support campaigns, and collaborate with programme and communications teams across FEE. You’ll help plan, produce, and publish social media posts; design visuals and short-form videos; monitor engagement; and contribute to the ongoing development of FEE’s social media strategy. It's an ideal role for someone eager to grow their skills, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact through digital communication. 

 
Duties and responsibilities: 

  • Create and schedule content across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook in line with FEE’s tone and strategy.  

  • Design engaging visuals and short videos using Canva (strong Canva skills are required).  

  • Create newsletters, handouts, decks, and infographics. 

  • Write clear, authentic, and original captions and content that align with brand messaging.  

  • Use AI tools thoughtfully to enhance your writing process while ensuring that all final content is fully original and human crafted.  

  • Monitor and respond to engagement, helping foster positive interaction with our online community.  

  • Support campaign planning by brainstorming ideas, researching trends, and tracking performance. 

 

Personal and professional skills and qualifications: 

We are looking for university students and recent graduates with the following qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, journalism, or a related field. We encourage students to apply for this internship as a part of their study programme. 

  • Strong passion for environmental sustainability and environmental education. 

  • Excellent writing and communication skills. 

  • Digitally savvy and willing to learn new digital tools and platforms (We use the following tools, but we don’t expect you to know how to use all of them - Canva, Hootsuite, CapCut, Squarespace, Flickr, Exposure, Google Analytics, and the Microsoft Office suite – some knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage). 

  • Familiar with social media platforms and content creation. 

  • A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.  

  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.   

  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment. 

  • Team-oriented and supportive, with the ability to work independently. 

  • A passion for staying updated on industry trends and an eagerness to explore new avenues in communications and digital platforms. 

 

Why join us? 

At FEE, you’ll be part of a global team committed to addressing some of today’s biggest environmental challenges. As a part of our communications team, you’ll have room to take initiative and bring your ideas to life. This internship offers a great learning experience in climate communications within an organisation that values its people and mission. We value equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage all applicants with a matching profile to apply. 

 

We offer flexible working hours and a balanced setup with both remote and in-office work. We are a small but mighty team of 25 people in a lovely open office by Sydhavn’s new canal district with plenty of opportunities for summer canal swimming and social activities by the water. Our Social Club organises regular events that have included kayaking in the canals, pub-hopping, board game evenings, to name a few. We also have impromptu Friday bars and have just established our very own Wine & Knit club! 

 

Join us and make a meaningful impact! 

 

Application process 

Submit your cover letter, CV and 2-3 examples of any graphic and written work you are proud of (e.g., Canva posts, social campaigns, or short-form content) to Guðmar Jóhannesson: gudmar@fee.global.  

 

Please submit your completed application by 28 May 2026.  


Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We would like to fill the position before the end of the summer. The interview will last approximately 45 min and can take place either online or in-person at our office in Sydhavn. We prefer meeting you in real life if possible! During the interview, inform FEE about holiday plans. Holidays during the internship are confirmed by the Intern’s supervisor and should be announced two weeks in advance.     

 

Danish work permit and visa 

This position requires that you have a residence and work permit in Denmark, unless you are working fully remotely. Please follow this link for further information New to Denmark (nyidanmark.dk, please note, that there are specific rules for EU/EEA citizens. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with relocation to Copenhagen.  

 

Contact information 

If you have questions about the position that have not been addressed, contact Guðmar Jóhannesson, Communications Coordinator, gudmar@fee.global. Looking forward to hearing from you! 

 

ABOUT FEE 

Founded in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is the world’s largest environmental education organisation, with over 110 member organisations implementing our five programmes in 85 countries around the world. Through our programmes, FEE works to promote sustainable development and deliver high-quality environmental education on a global scale. Our educational programmes – Eco-Campus, Eco-Schools, Learning About Ecosystems and Forests, and Young Reporters for the Environment - empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a hands-on, solutions-based approach. Our Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognised for promoting and certifying sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources. In addition to our five programmes, we offer courses and training through our online learning platform, FEE Academy. 

With 40+ years of impactful experience in education for sustainable development (ESD), FEE’s Strategic Plan, GAIA 20:30, is our pledge to address the three burning environmental problems that face our planet today – climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution. With the support of our members, FEE aims to increase understanding of the causes and devastating environmental, social, and economic impacts of these three issues while educating and empowering our audiences to take actions and implement solutions to mitigate the effects of these critical issues locally, nationally, and globally. 

For more information about the Foundation for Environmental Education, check our website www.fee.global. 

 

Administrative Intern for Sustainable Tourism Programmes - 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE Intern FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAMMES - 2026

4-6 months unpaid internship at the Foundation for Environmental Education

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is looking for an unpaid administrative intern that would like to work with our tourism-related environmental programmes, Green Key and Blue Flag, for 4-6 months from mid-August 2026 (exact dates can be flexible). The main areas of work will be the administrative support in the process of the Blue Flag and Green Key criteria revision, support to the development of the Green Key application process, as well as other support.   

Main tasks and responsibilities  

1) Blue Flag criteria revision administration support  

  • Criteria administration update and development of supporting materials for the Blue Flag network: document review, document production, e.g. executive summaries, minutes, survey, criteria drafts, monitoring and reporting mechanisms development support. 

  • Online thematic working parties' administration support: coordination of internal online meetings. 

2) Green Key criteria and process revision administration support  

  • Development of supporting materials for the Green Key network: document review, document production

  • Administrative support during the implementation of the revised Green Key criteria and processes

3) Green Key application administration support  

  • Support to the work on evaluating material from incoming applications for Green Key from applicant establishments.    

4) Administrative tasks  

  • Taking care of ad-hoc administrative tasks such as database maintenance, response to general requests, etc.   

  • Other office-related tasks   

Terms and conditions:  

  • Unpaid internship for a duration of a minimum of four months. It is encouraged that the internship is part of the internship requirements for students in the hospitality industry, but it can also be part of a post-studies internship.   

  • The intern will have to work 35 hours a week, including a 30 min lunch break.   

  • English is the official language at the FEE Head Office  

    Additional information for the intern to be working from the FEE Head Office:  

  • The intern is an EU/EEA/Nordic citizen or have a valid work permit in Denmark.  

  • The intern will be working half time from the FEE Head Office and half time from home.  

  • Holidays during the internship are confirmed by the intern’s supervisor and should be announced two weeks in advance.  

Required skills and experience  

  • Fluent in written and spoken English  

  • The applicant should have a background or work experience in sustainable tourism, sustainable development, or other sustainability-related fields of work   

  • Experience with online course platforms (such as Moodle) is strongly recommended   

  • Experience with design programmes such as Canva and Adobe software is preferred  

  • Precise and organised way of working  

  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office package   

  • Capability of working in a team as well as independently  

  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment   

Application procedure  

1) Please send your CV and motivation letter via email by 8 May 2026 to:  

Claudia Bogensperger, claudia@fee.global and Johann Durand, johann@fee.global

* Please send your application to both the email addresses above  

* Please write in the subject “Application for BF/GK Administrative Intern”  

2) The short-listed applicants will be called for an interview on Zoom/Teams or in person at the FEE Head Office (evaluation process will take up to two weeks, depending on the volume of applications).  

3) The successful applicant will be contacted.    

Please contact us at any time if you have any questions regarding the internship. 


About the Foundation for Environmental Education, Green Key and Blue Flag  

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is the world's largest environmental education organisation, with over 110+ member organisations in more than 85+ countries. With 40+ years of impactful experience in Education for Sustainable Development, our new strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.   

The Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This prestigious certificate represents a commitment by businesses that their premises adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education. A Green Key assures guests that, by choosing to stay with a Green Key establishment, they are helping make a difference for the environment. The high environmental standards expected of these establishments are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent audits. Green Key is eligible for hotels, hostels, small accommodations, campsites, holiday parks, conference centres, restaurants and attractions.

Blue Flag is a voluntary award programme for beaches, tourism boats and marinas complying with a strict set of criteria within the categories of environmental education and information, environmental management, water quality, safety and other services. Blue Flag is awarded to more than 5,000 beaches, boats and marinas in 50+ countries worldwide. Furthermore, other countries in various regions around the world are working on implementing Blue Flag.  

 

The deadline for applications is 8 May 2026.  
  

Contacts  
Claudia Bogensperger
E-mail: claudia@fee.global

Johann Durand 
E-mail: johann@fee.global 

Communications Intern for Sustainable Tourism Programmes - 2026

Communications INtern FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAMMES - 2026

4-6 months unpaid internship at the Foundation for Environmental Education

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is looking for an unpaid communication intern that would like to work with our tourism-related environmental programmes, Blue Flag and Green Key, for 4-6 months from mid-August 2026 (exact dates can be flexible). The main areas of work will be communication and PR as well as tasks related to the dissemination of best practices of the two programmes.   

Main tasks and responsibilities  

1) Communication and PR  

  • Composing of news articles for website and social media  

  • Development of newsletters  

  • Social Media maintenance  

  • Development of PR materials for the programme (for example, online brochures, infographics, animated videos)  

2) Managing the dissemination of best practices   

  • Maintaining and extending the best-practice databases of the two programmes  

  • Maintaining, extending and developing material for the Green Key online resource centre  

  • Communicating with the FEE member organisations and other international partners to gather information and materials for the best practice databases of the two programmes  

3) Development of material for the Blue Flag & Green Key toolboxes 

  • Creation, collection, and revision of content (templates, documents, best practice examples, support material) for the Criteria Toolbox. The material of the Toolbox can be downloaded by the staff of establishments/sites as an assistance to their work.  

4) Development of educational courses for Green Key  

  • Support to the creation and revision of content for educational courses for a) Green Key national auditors, b) Green Key national administration staff, and c) Green Key establishments staff. The educational courses are developed with the use of the Moodle platform of the FEE Academy  

 5) Administrative tasks  

  • Taking care of ad-hoc administrative tasks such as database maintenance, response to general requests, etc.   

  • Other office-related tasks   

  Terms and conditions:  

  • Unpaid internship for a duration of a minimum of four months. It is encouraged that the internship is part of the internship requirements for students in the field of communication/marketing or in the hospitality industry, but it can also be part of a post-studies internship.   

  • The intern will have to work 35 hours a week, including a 30 min lunch break.   

  • English is the official language at the FEE Head Office  

  • Additional information for the intern to be working from the FEE Head Office:  

  • The intern is an EU/EEA/Nordic citizen or have a valid work permit in Denmark.  

  • The intern will be working half time from the FEE Head Office and half time from home.  

  • Holidays during the internship are confirmed by the intern’s supervisor and should be announced two weeks in advance.  

 Required skills and experience  

  • Fluent in written and spoken English  

  • The applicant should have a background or work experience in communications and marketing, and preferably also in sustainable tourism, sustainable development, or other sustainability-related fields of work   

  • Experience with Facebook and Instagram, preferably beyond the private level  

  • Experience with design and content-editing programmes e.g., CANVA, Adobe software, and video-editing tools is strongly recommended  

  • Experience with online course platforms (such as Moodle) is preferred   

  • Precise and organised way of working  

  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office package   

  • Capability of working in a team as well as independently  

  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment   

Application procedure  

1) Please send your CV, at least two works samples, and motivation letter via email by 8 May 2026

to:  

Claudia Bogensperger, claudia@fee.global and Johann Durand, johann@fee.global   

* Please send your application to both the email addresses above  

* Please write in the subject “Application for BF/GK Communications Intern”  

 2) The short-listed applicants will be called for an interview on Zoom/Teams or in person at the FEE Head Office (evaluation process will take up to two weeks, depending on the volume of applications).  

 3) The successful applicant will be contacted.    

Please contact us at any time if you have any questions regarding the internship.  

About the Foundation for Environmental Education, Green Key and Blue Flag  

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is the world's largest environmental education organisation, with over 110+ member organisations in more than 85+ countries. With 40+ years of impactful experience in Education for Sustainable Development, our new strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.   

The Green Key certificate is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This prestigious certificate represents a commitment by businesses that their premises adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education. A Green Key assures guests that, by choosing to stay with a Green Key establishment, they are helping make a difference for the environment. The high environmental standards expected of these establishments are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent audits. Green Key is eligible for hotels, hostels, small accommodations, campsites, holiday parks, conference centres, restaurants and attractions.

Blue Flag is a voluntary award programme for beaches, tourism boats and marinas complying with a strict set of criteria within the categories of environmental education and information, environmental management, water quality, safety and other services. Blue Flag is awarded to more than 5,000 beaches, boats and marinas in 50+ countries worldwide. Furthermore, other countries in various regions around the world are working on implementing Blue Flag.