Internship at ICLEI European Secretariat (Brussels Office)

Do you want to contribute to making our cities better places to live?

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.

ICLEI's European Secretariat is based in Freiburg (Germany), with specialised offices in Brussels and Berlin, and a staff of more than 150 colleagues from all over Europe, covering a broad variety of professional disciplines.

We offer structured internships for students or post-students who wish to gain practical experience in an international sustainability organisation. Internships are designed as learning experiences and last between 5 and 6 months. Whenever possible, a total duration of 6 months is preferred. Fully remote internships are not foreseen.

The specific learning objectives and tasks will be defined individually in a work plan at the beginning of the internship. Learning areas may include:

• Supporting project teams in their daily operational tasks

• Conducting research on specific thematic areas, projects or pathways

• Writing project-related case studies and knowledge products

• Supporting the conceptualisation and preparation of presentations

• Assisting with stakeholder engagement and partner communication

• Contributing to newsletters, webinars and communication activities

• Screening project proposals

• Supporting data collection, analysis and visualisation

• Strengthening software and professional writing skills

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

• External scholarship covering the full internship period (e.g. Erasmus+, DAAD or equivalent)

• Willingness to relocate to Brussels, Belgium for the internship period

• Visa/work permit if applicable

• Structured onboarding and supervision by the responsible Head of Team

• Individual work plan at the beginning of the internship

• Insight into international sustainability projects and policy processes

• Written reference letter (upon request)

• International working environment with colleagues from across Europe

As interns do not receive financial remuneration, the entire internship must be covered by an external scholarship programme (e.g. Erasmus+, DAAD or equivalent).

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ICLEI Europe’s Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy

ICLEI Europe’s hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organisation hires employees without regard to their colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. ICLEI’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their qualifications and competencies.