France Programme Internship

European Climate Foundation; Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Office in the heart of Paris

Six-month internship

Job summary

European Climate Foundation (ECF) seeks a highly motivated intern for the French Programme in Paris. The role supports a wide network of civil society partners and helps develop climate and energy policy actions with a focus on France.

As an enrolled Master’s student in a climate-related field, you will monitor policy developments, conduct research, and help prepare analyses and presentations. The internship lasts six months starting January 2026, with a location in Paris.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation.
• Currently enrolled in a Master's program (or equivalent).
• College Education in a field relevant to climate policy (political science, economy, environment, communications).
• Good knowledge of climate, energy and agriculture policy topics in France.
• Strong interest in national and European political issues and debates.
• Ability to take initiative and be a creative problem solver.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring news related to ECF programme areas (energy, transport, buildings, industry) with focus on private sector.
• Research and write regular notes and analyses for the French team.
• Development of databases.
• Attend events and report on them.
• Provide conceptual support for workshops and other events.
• Assist with project administration and preparation of presentations.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Strong writing skills

Synthesis of complex information

PowerPoint

Excel

Initiative

Education

Master's program in progress

Relevant climate policy field degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About ECF

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-
szero emission society at the national, European and global level.

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-
szero emission society at the national, European and global level. We support over 1000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-
szero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world. The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are committed to engaging and hiring people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

About The Role

The ECF French Programme works with a wide range of partners in civil society, think tanks, politics, business and academia to support positive & inclusive action on climate and energy in France. We work to build political will for more ambitious action on climate change; and to develop solutions to the policy, social and practical challenges to decarbonization of the entire economy. The team is now looking for a highly committed and energetic intern to support the programme during the coming months. The internship is offered for six months, starting as soon as possible. The selected candidate will be based in Paris, work closely with the French team on a range of tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring of the news related to ECF programme areas of work, especially among energy, transports, building and industry, with a particular interest for private sector;


• Research and writing up of regular notes and analysis to help the French team explore new areas of work: literature's review, stakeholders mapping, etc.;


• Development of data bases;


• Attending events & reporting;


• Conceptual assistance for workshops and other potential events;


• Helping with project administration & preparation of presentations.

Experience and Competencies

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation;


• Currently enrolled in a Master's program (or equivalent);


• College Education in a field of relevance to climate policy (political science, economy, environment, communications);


• Good knowledge of the main discussions around climate, energy and agriculture, French policy-making processes;


• Strong interest in political and societal issues and debates, at national and European level;


• Ability to take initiative and be a creative problem solver;


• Very good writing skills and strong ability to synthesize complex information;


• Enthusiastic personality, with a positive, can-do attitude;


• Strong administrative and computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel);


• Native speaker or comparable level in French, excellent command of the English languages (both spoken and written).

What we offer

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;


• An excellent work atmosphere and a nice office space in the heart of Paris;


• A six-month-internship. It is required to be enrolled in an educational institution in order to be eligible to the internship. Master degree is preferred.


• The role is addressed to candidates with active student status that are hence enrolled in an educational institution.

Location

Paris

Valid working permit is a MUST

Start date

January 2026 - 6 months