Foundation for Environmental Education
Job Title: Communications & Public Affairs Intern, 4-6 months, unpaid
Starting: 15 February 2027
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.
ABOUT FEE
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world’s largest environmental education organisations, with members in over 85 countries. Through our global network and our six programmes: Blue Flag, Green Key, Eco-Campus, Eco-Schools, Learning about Ecosystems & Forests (LEAF), and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), we empower people to take meaningful environmental action and promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
The Foundation for Environmental Education’s Head Office is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and currently brings together individuals from a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds.
FEE is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and environmental justice within our network and in all our communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Depending on ongoing projects, your responsibilities may include:
Create, schedule and publish engaging content across FEE's social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Design engaging visuals, short-form videos, newsletters, presentations, handouts and infographics.
Write clear, engaging and original content aligned with FEE's tone of voice and messaging.
Use AI tools thoughtfully to support content creation while ensuring that final content is original and human-crafted.
Support the planning and implementation of communications campaigns and ongoing projects, including brainstorming ideas and tracking performance.
Monitor and respond to social media engagement, helping strengthen FEE's online community.
Conduct research on sustainability, environmental education and relevant communications trends.
Assist with administrative tasks, including organising digital assets, updating content calendars and preparing communications materials.
Collaborate with colleagues, interns and external stakeholders across FEE's global network
NECESSARY SKILLS
Strong writing and communication skills, with an interest in digital storytelling and content creation.
Strong Canva skills and familiarity with social media platforms.
Interest in sustainability, environmental education or international non-profit work.
Creative, proactive and willing to learn new tools and approaches.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Experience with social media management, graphic design or video editing tools.
Familiarity with tools such as Hootsuite, CapCut, Squarespace, Flickr, Exposure, Google Analytics or Adobe Creative Suite.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
What you get in return:
Learning Opportunities: Engage yourself in important topics and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Guidance and Mentorship: Receive valuable feedback and advice from our team of professionals.
Networking Exposure: Expand your professional network for future opportunities.
Meaningful Contribution: Be part of initiatives that create positive change.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Ready to embark on this enriching journey?
Please submit:
Your CV
A short motivation letter
2–3 examples of graphic and written work you are proud of (e.g. Canva posts, social campaigns or short-form content).
Application deadline: 8 November 2026
Selection process
Submit your application through this form.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview via Teams/Zoom.
Successful candidates will be contacted following the interview process.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and nationalities, both from within and beyond the FEE network.
For questions about the internship, please contact recruitment@fee.global and include "Internship" in the subject line.
Internship 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, 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.
We are looking for someone that can start on 15 February 2027 and preferably stay until mid-August 2027.
English is the official language at 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 50/50 from home and the FEE Head Office.
The intern will need a social security number in Denmark (which means that the applicant must provide proof to the government that they have enough financial funds to sustain themselves (see: New to Denmark – EU Self-support).
The intern must inform FEE about existing holiday plans in the internship period during the interview. Holidays during the internship are confirmed by the intern’s supervisor and should be announced two weeks in advance.
We value equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage all applicants with a matching profile to apply for the position.