Application deadline: 5 December 2025 (interviews conducted ongoing basis)
Reports to: Education Programme Manager
Location: Hybrid with 50/50 work-from-home and office arrangement in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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: 19 January 2026 with some room for negotiation
Join our dynamic team and be a catalyst for positive change!
Are you motivated by data-driven communication, youth-focused education, and turning research into real-world impact? The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is seeking a Food Sustainability Communications & Research Assistant to support the development of high-quality educational resources, strengthen our digital presence, and help communicate our work across the global FEE network. In this role, you’ll bring together research, storytelling, and digital communication to help our programmes inspire more sustainable food behaviours around the world.
THE INTERNSHIP
As our Food Sustainability Communications & Research Assistant, you’ll contribute directly to the creation, organisation, and communication of food-related educational content across FEE’s Education programmes. This internship blends research, content development, and digital communications, giving you hands-on experience in how global environmental education materials are designed, tested, and shared. Working closely with our education teams, you will help gather insights, support resource development, and elevate our digital tools and platforms to better engage teachers, students, and partners worldwide.
Duties and responsibilities:
Research & Good Practice Collection: Gather existing resources from the FEE network related to sustainable food themes (e.g., successful campaigns, lesson plans, educational materials).
Content Creation: Produce case studies, good practice summaries, and other education materials related to food sustainability that support teachers/educators and FEE stakeholders.
Website Support: Contribute to building the new Food Education toolbox platform.
Data Collection: Gather and compile feedback from teachers on education materials (e.g. lesson plans).
Social Media & Communication: Assist in developing and implementing social media campaigns to engage and inspire our global audience.
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 education, communication, food/agricultural sciences, journalism, or a related field.
Strong passion for food-related environmental sustainability and youth-focused education.
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, Squarespace and the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with online course platforms (such as Moodle) is preferred.
Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of marketing and Public Relations principles.
Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Team-oriented and supportive, with the ability to work independently.
Fluent in written and spoken English .
Why join us?
At FEE, you’ll be part of a global team committed to addressing some of today’s biggest environmental challenges. In this role you will get hands-on data and research experience in working for a respected international NGO 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 Jessica Méry, jessica@fee.global.
Please submit your completed application by 5 December 2025.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We would like to fill the position before the end of the year. 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 assistant’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. 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 Jessica Méry, jessica@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 100 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-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.