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 mid-February 2026 for a period of six months. Applications for the subsequent internship, starting in mid-August 2026 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 Turkish, 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.
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.
To Apply:
If you share our vision, please click 'apply' to begin your application. To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (1 page, including a short summary-bio, in English) via our online application form.
Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements, and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.
It is advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.
At GPI, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT); however, for the purpose of this application, we encourage to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression of your thinking.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at [email protected]. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.
We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.
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: week of 12nd January 2026
PREFERRED START DATE(S): 16 February 2026, in the case of the first internship, and mid August 2026 for the second
CLOSING DATE: Sunday January 4th 2026, 23:59 CET
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