Fern is a European NGO with a global focus. We hold the EU to account for its impact on forests and the communities living in and around them, worldwide. We influence and improve EU policies, always informed by those on the ground. We are a small organisation spread between three offices (UK, France and Belgium) and we work horizontally, meaning we take decisions by consensus.
The communications team ensures that Fern’s research, policy proposals and campaign messages reach the right eyes and ears and make a difference. Fern showcases original research and videos highlighting the voices of communities in forested countries and the impact EU policies have on climate change and forests. Our material also explains the problem with deforestation-driven commodities (such as soy, palm oil, cocoa and beef) and monoculture plantations; and explores new ways to mitigate climate change such as continuous cover forestry and sustainable food and mobility. We constantly produce new content, but older content remains relevant, and we don’t want all our previous products to get swept aside.
Fern’s communications internship programme is an opportunity for an individual hoping to work in NGO communications to gain experience of writing, dissemination, social media, design, strategy and non-hierarchical management structures.
We are therefore looking for a creative and detail-oriented intern to join the team for six months, to help us implement our dissemination plans and transform our publications and videos into content that will reach the target audiences.
If you are excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
This is a Brussels-based full-time internship. Although the initial internship is six months, there may be the possibility to renew the contract for a second six-month period, depending on performance.
It is an exciting paid opportunity to gain strong work experience in a campaigning organisation and learn how to promote material to different audiences.
We offer €1094.91 monthly compensation, plus additional working-from-home (€160.99) and internet (€20) allowances. We also support home-office travel costs, a computer and a desk to work from at our Brussels office.
You will also get an overview of our campaign areas and the opportunity to join team meetings, influence Fern’s communications, and learn about our non-hierarchical structure. We will support you to get the most out of your time with us.
To be considered for the internship, your application should contain:
Please send your application to [email protected] with “Communications internship” in the subject line by 23:59 CEST on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online interview (45 minutes) on Tuesday 26 May or Wednesday 27 May. Interviewed candidates will be asked to complete a short assignment (1 hour) on the same day as their interview.
Ideally, the selected candidate would be available to start during the week of 22 June; however, the exact start date will be discussed with the selected candidate.
The duration of the internship is six months, with the potential possibility of a six-month extension for non-Belgian nationals.
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