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:
Learning About Ecosystems and Forests / Young Reporters for the Environment programme Intern
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.
Eco-Campus / Eco-Schools programme Intern
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.
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 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
Jessica Méry: jessica@fee.global for Eco-Campus/Eco-Schools 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.