FEE Internship Scheme
Building the next generation of sustainability professionals
FEE Head Office staff and interns (2025)
Eco-Campus is pleased to offer the FEE Internship Scheme, a structure providing students and early-career professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within one of the world’s leading environmental education networks.
Eco-Campus is part of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) - a global organisation delivering internationally recognised sustainability programmes including Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), Learning about Ecosystems and Forests (LEAF), and the tourism programmes Blue Flag and Green Key. Together, these initiatives support sustainability education and action in more than 85 countries worldwide.
As part of the newly restructured Eco-Campus programme, this internship scheme has been designed to support young professionals to develop the green skills, professional competencies, and systems-level understanding needed to drive sustainability in education, policy, organisations, and industry.
Why join the FEE Internship scheme?
The transition to more sustainable societies requires skilled professionals who understand education and how sustainability frameworks, programmes, and certification systems work in practice.
Through the Internship Scheme, interns gain:
Practical experience in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at institutional and systems levels
Transferable professional skills relevant to careers in:
Policy and public administration
Education and research
NGOs and international organisations
Sustainability roles in the public and private sector
FEE internships brought to you by Eco-Campus focus on building competencies in communication, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, applied sustainability practice, and systems change - skills that are increasingly in demand across green jobs.
What you’ll gain as part of the Internship Scheme
As an intern hosted by FEE, you can expect:
Engagement with FEE’s global network of member organisations
Experience working across diverse cultural and national contexts
Collaboration within FEE’s multinational team
Structured supervision from a manager and support from a dedicated mentor
A tailored work programme aligned with your learning goals and career ambitions
Career development support, including mentoring, advice, and recognition
At the end of the internship, interns receive a Certificate of Completion, and may also be eligible for a reference letter or LinkedIn endorsement.
Interested in an internship with FEE?
👉 Keep up with our internship vacancies on LinkedIn
👉 Contact the Eco-Campus team
Meet our interns
From an internship at FEE to sustainability professional
Katharina Sophie Ingebrand
“After completing my M.Sc. in Political Science, I joined Green Key and Blue Flag as an intern in January 2024 to gain hands-on experience with sustainability in the tourism sector. During my internship, I worked on the revision of the Blue Flag criteria and supported the administration of Green Key hotels, which gave me valuable insight into how sustainability standards are developed and implemented in practice. The experience allowed me to better understand the link between policy, sustainability standards, and real-world application, and strengthened my interest in working at the intersection of sustainability and international cooperation.”
Katharina Sophie Ingebrand
“I joined FEE as an Eco-Schools intern after completing my Master’s degree in Design for Sustainable Innovation. During my internship, I supported research activities related to sustainability education by following up on global case studies and analysing examples from different countries. I contributed to the development of handbooks by helping translate research insights into practical resources and participated in workshops designed to test and refine these materials. Working with diverse international examples gave me a deeper understanding of how sustainability practices can be adapted across different contexts. The experience strengthened my skills in research, analysis, and collaborative knowledge development within global sustainability initiatives.”
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Nor Adilah Binte Mohamad Amin
“While completing my Master’s degree in 2024, I joined the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) as an intern, keen to gain first-hand insight into how an international environmental NGO operates. As part of the Eco-Campus team, and working in a remote, international setting, I supported early research and comparison of sustainability and campus accreditation frameworks. This contributed to initial discussions on how the new Eco-Campus programme could align with the UNESCO Green School Quality Standard (GSQS) within the broader Greening Education Programme (GEP).
The experience strengthened my analytical and strategic thinking skills and provided a behind-the-scenes perspective on how sustainability education initiatives take shape internationally. It continues to inform my work today, and I remain connected to the FEE community through ongoing collaboration in my new role with the Green Growth Asia Foundation, operator of FEE programmes in Malaysia.”
Nor Adilah Binte Mohamad Amin
"I joined FEE as a YRE intern during the final year of my undergraduate degree in Political Science, looking to put theory into practice for the first time in international environmental projects. During this experience, I had the opportunity to develop skills across a variety of tasks: project coordination, data analysis, video editing and so on. The team made sure to involve me in different projects to develop professional and transferable skills and trusted me to work on meaningful tasks. That kind of environment made all the difference and gave me confidence for my master’s degree in environmental Transitions, with a set of green skills and professional competencies to drive sustainable and meaningful environmental policies. "
Célia Puech
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Isabel Giorgioni
I joined FEE as a Communication Intern in January 2026 as part of my postgraduate internship, with the goal of gaining practical experience in effectively communicating sustainability education. In this role, I support the communication and coordination of various programmes while creating engaging content to expand their reach. Through this work, I am gaining valuable insight into how global environmental education initiatives engage diverse audiences and create meaningful impact.
Through this experience, I am developing skills in project management and sustainability communication, strengthening my commitment to pursuing a career in this field, as I believe raising awareness about sustainability is essential in rebuilding our connection to the environment and one another.
Isabel Giorgioni
Alessandro Venti
I joined FEE in 2021 as a Green Key International Administrative Intern after completing a Master’s degree in Resource Economics and Sustainable Development. During my internship, I helped shape materials for the GAIA 20:30 Biodiversity Campaign, contributed to the co-development of the HCMI 2.0 tool for GHG emissions accounting in hospitality in line with the GHG Protocol, and maintained sustainability data of applicant establishments within the organisation’s database. The experience gave me a solid understanding of certification requirements and sustainability challenges in the tourism sector, while also connecting me to FEE’s global network. It was my first professional experience abroad and truly kickstarted my career in sustainability in a warm, international, and stimulating environment, for which I remain very grateful. After my internship, I am currently working as ESG specialist, supporting companies and public bodies improve their sustainability performance as a consultant. My experience at FEE has been instrumental in learning how to prepare thorough work to withstand the scrutiny of certification bodies, while achieving real sustainability impact and behaviour change in the organisations I work with.”
Alessandro Venti
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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A: FEE Internships scheme is designed first and foremost as educational learning placements and are rarely paid. For this reason we prioritise internship applications which are part of a programme of academic study, or a return-to-work scheme. For individuals without pre-arranged scholarship or other funding, we advise that careful consideration be given to the affordability, especially due to the high costs of living in Copenhagen.
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A: Yes - Eco-Campus intern scheme offer remote internship options where appropriate. Remote placements work best when the internship has clearly defined tasks, strong supervision, and structured check-ins.
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Many internships are hosted through FEE’s international office in Copenhagen, Denmark, but some roles may be remote or hybrid depending on the internship type and team needs.
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A: Absolutely. The internships are often well suited to:
thesis research
academic credit placements
sustainability-related degree requirements
We encourage applicants to highlight how their academic focus connects with FEE programme priorities.
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A: Each internship includes a tailored work programme, but typical areas include:
sustainability education and training
communications and outreach
research and monitoring
stakeholder engagement
programme development support
Every intern leaves with a clear deliverable or final output they can showcase.
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A: Yes. All interns are supported through:
a designated line manager
a dedicated mentor for guidance and professional development
regular check-ins throughout the internship
Mentoring may also include CV/LinkedIn feedback and career conversations.
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A: Most Eco-Campus internships run for 4–6 months, either part-time or full-time (flexible hours with a maximum of 32 hours a week)
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A: Eco-Campus internships follow two main intake periods each year:
January / February
August / September
This helps create a cohort experience and shared onboarding
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A: Not necessarily. Remote internships may allow participation from outside the EU on case by case basis. For in-person roles in Copenhagen, applicants must ensure they meet relevant residency or visa requirements.
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A: Internships do not automatically include visa sponsorship. However, non-EU interns will be provided with guidance on practical next steps and documentation needs where possible.
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A: All interns receive:
a Certificate of Completion
a final feedback conversation
career development support
Where performance warrants, interns may also receive:
a letter of reference
a LinkedIn endorsement
introductions within the wider FEE network