Student Internship

The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) is an international nonprofit Think and Do tank that works with businesses, policy makers, partner organisations and civil society towards “Investing in a good life”. Read more about us on the website: www.scp-centre.org/about-us

At the CSCP, we believe in equality. We invite new team members based on their skills, passion and willingness to work towards our mission and vision, no matter their gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, disability or anything else that appears to set us apart. We enjoy the diversity that all people bring on board.

We are looking for interns to join our team.

Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to contribute to increasing positive impact?

At CSCP, you have the opportunity to work on future-oriented sustainability topics and make a true difference with your work at a reputable, international, and dynamic organisation.

What we offer:

We offer unique opportunities to students looking to attain project management skills in the field of sustainability. At the CSCP, you will gain an overview of the whole process from designing sustainability projects to implementing them to upscaling results – take a look at our work portfolio for insights on our current and past projects. You will also have access to internal and external learning opportunities from leading actors and key resources in the field of sustainability.

At CSCP we believe in ownership:

At the CSCP, your efforts and determination will lead the way to the level of responsibility in the projects and works streams that you will be involved in.

We are a passionate team working in a welcoming environment:

We are a dynamic, international, and multidisciplinary team with different cultural backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge. You will be working in an open and friendly environment.

Your tasks:

At the CSCP interns take on a proactive role and work on a variety of tasks, including:

• Support ongoing projects through activities like internet-based research of source material as well as literature and content creation.

• Engage in content development for presentations, reports, publications, news items or social media content.

• Conduct research on new funding sources for different projects that the CSCP wants to implement and support in gathering administrative information for proposals for different donors.

• Support the preparation and facilitation of workshops.

• Interact with other CSCP activities in cross-team collaboration.

What you bring on board:

We are looking for interns with:

• Good academic and analytical skills and the ability to draft clearly and concisely

• Good interpersonal skills: capable of working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals, with the ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Working knowledge and familiarity with sustainability in general is a plus, though not mandatory.

• Knowledge working with AI is also a plus.

• Good skills in basic computer usage, including internet searches. In particular, good working knowledge of MS Office-Suite and e-mail applications etc.

• Good written and spoken English & German language skills – although we do work on several German projects, English is the primary working language at CSCP

Joining the CSCP as an intern

We look forward to receiving your application  if your ongoing course work requires you to undertake an internship to complete your academic qualification.

Our minimal requirements are:

• Ongoing student registration in an institution of Higher Education within the European Union.

• Insurance cover is maintained during your internship program.

• A first working experience e.g. in research, portfolio assessment, supply chain management, marketing, customer relation management and social media management.

• A completed first degree (e.g. Bachelor) in a relevant discipline, such as business administration, political science, economics, social psychology, behavioural science, sociology or other related fields.

• Ability to join our team in Wuppertal for minimum 3 months.

Renumeration for Interns at the CSCP?

There is no remuneration offered. Since your internship must be  an integral part of our study program, it qualifies for exemption from minimum wage requirements.

How to apply for an Internship position at CSCP?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please send us your complete application – motivation letter, CV, certificates, and reference(s) – in one single PDF through this link

Please indicate:

• Your earliest availability,  

• How long you are available for,

• When you will complete your study programme,

• Which project you are interested to join.

We look forward to receiving your application!