Global Political Internship 2027

Greenpeace; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 7,800 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Meal allowance €5 per day

Hybrid work within the Netherlands

Travel cost reimbursement

Job summary

Greenpeace International’s Political Unit in Amsterdam offers two paid internships for students or recent graduates, running sequentially for six months each. Availability from February/March 2027 with possible September 2027 start.

Roles include administrative and logistical support, note-taking, meeting support, and research tasks within a distributed team of environmental policy professionals. Excellent written and spoken English required; remote-friendly within the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• A degree in International Relations, Political Science, Climate or Environmental Science or other relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of/ experience in International Climate and/ or Biodiversity Politics.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English; other UN languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Note-taking in English and general meeting support.
• Updating documents and project plans; information management and sharing.
• Synthesis of information and coordinated support for ad hoc requests.
• Research and analytical tasks as needed.

Skills

International Relations

Political Science

Climate Politics

English Proficiency

MS Office

Team Player

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Google Workspace

Job description

Internship / Fixed term for up to 6 months / Full Time (40 hours per week)

Location: Based in the Netherlands. Candidates should be already living in or able to quickly relocate to the Netherlands (at own cost), and have a Dutch social security number (BSN), or should be able to obtain Dutch residence permit and BSN on short notice. We encourage applications from applicants from various backgrounds.

Are you a political animal in the making? If you see yourself as a natural strategist, following the twists and turns of global geopolitics, envisioning the next smart move that will help us fix the environmental mess we are in, this is an opportunity for you!

The Political Unit of Greenpeace International is offering two paid internships for a student or recent graduate who wants to support our Global Political work. The internships will run sequentially. We are looking for someone who is available to join us from February or March 2027 for a period of six months. Applications for the subsequent internship, starting in September 2027 for a period of six months, will also be considered in this recruitment round. Your specific availability will be requested (for one or both internships) during the application process.

You will be working within a distributed team of experienced environmentalists, climate and biodiversity political professionals and will have the chance to develop and execute a jointly agreed project related to the political work of the organisation.

The work experience is primarily administrative/ logistical in nature, e.g., note-taking (in English); general meeting support; updating of documents and project plans; information management, synthesising and sharing, as well as a wide range of ad hoc requests, including research and analytical tasks on occasion. Excellent written and spoken English is a must.

It is a unique chance to learn about the functioning of an international campaigning organisation, to be exposed to and to participate in complex geopolitical conversations and strategic planning, to gain deep knowledge of the politics of environmental problems and solutions and to experience teamwork at a global level.

Required skills and competencies:

• A degree in International Relations, Political Science, Climate or Environmental Science or other relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of/ experience in the area of International Climate and/ or Biodiversity Politics
• High proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluency in Amharic, or another UN language is an advantage
• IT proficiency: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google mail and related applications, Zoom, Slack, etc.
• Experience with the multilateral climate and/ or biodiversity fora and processes desirable (i.e., UNFCCC, CBD)
• Event management experience is a plus
• Multicultural competence and understanding of and commitment to diversity
• ‘Can do’, flexible approach, friendly and people-focused, even when working in a fast moving, sometimes chaotic environment
• Comfortable with working remotely
• Proactive, attention to detail
• Efficient in producing clear meeting notes in English
• Identification with Greenpeace goals and values
• Ability to act with discretion, and respectful of confidentiality

You will get:

• An insight into working in the non-profit environmental sector
• The chance to create a real contribution to Greenpeace
• Hands-on experience
• Workplace skills
• The opportunity to develop both personally and professionally
• Internship compensation in line with our policy (see the fine print below)

The fine print:

• An Internship is intended for students, graduates or young professionals who have less than 12 months of working experience in the field of internship focus.
• Interns are entitled to 800 euros net as a monthly stipend (40 hours per week).
• The Greenpeace International office in Amsterdam is open and available for working. A combination of remote (within the Netherlands) and from the office work is possible and is the most common way of working.
• If not otherwise present at the office, the candidate should be able to commute into our Amsterdam office when invited to do so for specific meetings or events. Travel outside of Amsterdam may also occasionally be requested, for which necessary costs will be covered.
• You will be provided with a laptop for use during your GPI internship, and GPI will offer necessary office equipment if needed.
• The travel costs (2nd class) for interns to travel from their home in the Netherlands to the GPI office can be reimbursed.
• GPI will provide meal allowances (€5 Euros per day) on your working days during office hours.
• Interns must be eligible to legally work in the Netherlands and attain a registered address (BSN), and Dutch health insurance.

What you can expect:

You will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access various wellbeing initiatives and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities. Please note this role is a dedicated internship opportunity and does not represent an entry-level working position. Please visit the careers site here, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 25 independent national/ regional organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• Protect biodiversity in all its forms.
• Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air, and freshwater. End all nuclear threats.
• Promote peace, global disarmament, and non-violence.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation, and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and would like to invite you especially to apply!

INTERVIEWS: 11th-13th January 2027

PREFERRED START DATE(S): 1st February or March 2027; 1st September 2027 (TBC)

CLOSING DATE: 23 November 2026, 23:59 (CET)