InTent Internship Programme (#IIP) 2026: Paid Summer Internship for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA Students in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Sustainability, or Environmental Studies (3 months)

<h3><br></h3><br>Join a paid summer internship where you will help make climate science more accessible to global decision-makers and wider audiences worlwide. Through the InTent Internship Programme (#IIP), you will support strategic communications, stakeholder engagement,and creative storytelling linked to global climate risk.<br><br> <h3>About the hosting organisation<br></h3>Arctic Basecamp is a Netherlands-based non-profit working to translate polar and climate science into clear, evidence-based intelligence for decision-makers, communicators, and the public. Through creative activations and its Global Climate Risks Platform, it helps connect regional climate impacts to their broader global drivers.<br><br> <h3>What You Will Work On<br></h3> <ul> <li>Build a dissemination strategy with the Marketing & Communications Officer to expand the reach and impact of the GCRP<br></li> <li>Produce communications assets, including social media posts, newsletters, briefings, and audience-specific one-pagers<br></li> <li>Contribute to creative climate storytelling initiatives, including art-science collaborations and flagship activations<br></li> <li>Upload and publish climate risk alerts and updates on the GCRP platform <br></li> <li>Identify and develop partnerships that could support amplification or fundraising<br></li> <li>Support the planning and delivery of events where GCRP tools and insights are presented to key audiences<br></li> <li>Map and engage priority stakeholders across policy, media, academia, and civil society<br></li> <li>Monitor engagement, reach, and audience insights to refine communications and impact<br></li> </ul><br><br> <h3>Requirements</h3> <h3>What You Bring<br></h3>You are studying Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Sustainability, or Environmental Studies, and you are motivated by the opportunity to work on climate communication with global relevance. You are a strong writer, comfortable with digital content, and interested in helping translate complex topics into accessible and compelling outputs.<br><br> <h3>Who You Are<br></h3> <ul> <li>​Strong written communication skills in English <br></li> <li>​Interested in climate change, science communication, or global risk<br></li> <li>Comfortable with social media platforms and digital content creation<br></li> <li>Able to work independently in a remote setting and occasionally across time zones Experience in stakeholder outreach, policy environments, or digital tools is a plus<br></li> </ul><br><br> <h3>Benefits</h3> <h3>What You Will Gain<br></h3> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience at the intersection of climate science, communications, and global policy dialogue <br></li> <li>Stronger skills in strategic communications, audience engagement, and stakeholder mapping<br></li> <li>Exposure to how climate intelligence is communicated to decision-makers<br></li> <li>Experience contributing to a live platform and wider storytelling initiatives<br></li> <li>A portfolio of communications outputs, stakeholder mapping, and strategy work<br></li> </ul><br> <h3>Additional Information</h3> <ul> <li>This is a paid internship offered through the InTent Internship Programme (#IIP).<br></li> <li>The internship is expected to start between 15 June and 15 July 2026 and will run for 3 months.<br></li> <li>Selected interns may also become part of the broader programme journey, including the virtual kick-off on 16 July 2026 and the SEED Impact Summit on 24 September 2026.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3>About InTent<br></h3>InTent is a Geneva-based non-profit accelerating sustainable solutions by building bridges between business, education, and environmental stewardship.<br><br> <h3>About the InTent Internship Programme<br></h3>The InTent Internship Programme (#IIP) is a fully funded summer initiative connecting students with purpose-driven start-ups and NGOs in sustainability-related fields. More information about the programme you can find on https://www.intent-for-change.org/iip/ <br><br><br><br>

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