Ocean Community, an international non-profit working on ocean regeneration and the blue economy, is looking for a Partnerships Intern at its Lisbon office in Portugal. It is an unpaid Erasmus+ traineeship for Master's level students, full time for 3 months, with applications open until 01 February 2027 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the offer and set out every task, requirement and practical detail below.
About Ocean Community
Ocean Community is an international non-profit / NGO based in Lisbon, Portugal. It connects people, knowledge and innovation to accelerate ocean regeneration and a blue economy.
The organisation describes itself as a global organisation supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in ocean sustainability, through initiatives such as the Ocean Community Challenge and OC Learn.
Why This Partnerships Internship Stands Out
The role is aimed at people interested in building strategic partnerships and supporting ocean innovation. As the intern, you will help strengthen collaborations across the global ocean sustainability ecosystem.
What Will the Partnerships Intern Do?
The offer lists six main tasks:
๐ก Develop value propositions for different partnership categories
๐งฒ Support processes for attracting, onboarding and retaining partners
๐บ๏ธ Help design partner engagement strategies and communication plans
๐ Contribute to partnership agreements and compliance frameworks
๐ป Collaborate with the digital team on partnership management tools
๐ Coordinate partner communications, meetings and reports
What You Will Gain From the Traineeship
You will get hands-on experience in:
๐ค Partnership development
๐ฃ๏ธ Stakeholder engagement
๐งญ Strategic collaboration
All of this happens while you contribute to a growing global ocean innovation network.
Fields of Study the Internship Fits
The traineeship is listed under these study and work areas:
๐ฑ Personal skills and development
๐ Economics
๐๏ธ Political sciences and civics
๐๏ธ Management and administration
๐ฃ Marketing and advertising
It is also labelled as a Digital Opportunities Traineeship.
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Duration, Schedule and Start Date
๐ Expected starting date: 01 March 2027, and the offer describes the start as flexible
โฑ๏ธ Duration: 3 months
๐ Schedule: Full time
โ Hours per week: 40 hours
๐ Type: Traineeship (during studies)
Is the Internship Paid? The Erasmus+ Funding Explained
The offer is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, and Ocean Community states that Erasmus+ funding may be available. If you want to understand the grant side before applying, our guide on how funded traineeships abroad work explains eligibility, duration and top-ups.
Working Arrangements in Lisbon
๐ Location: In-person, at the Lisbon office
The listed benefits are:
๐ Learning courses / training assistance
๐ก Partial remote work
๐ Internet connection
Level of Studies and Working Language
๐ Level of studies: Master (EQF 7)
๐จ๏ธ Working language: English
Skills Ocean Community Expects
๐ Gathering information from physical or electronic sources
๐งฎ Browsing, searching and filtering digital data
๐๏ธ Managing, gathering and storing digital data
๐ฅ Working in teams
๐ฏ Identifying opportunities
Tools You Should Know
๐ MS Office
โ๏ธ Drive
๐๏ธ Calendly
๐จ Canva
๐งฐ Google Workspace
๐ฅ๏ธ Wix
Who Can Apply? Visa and Work Authorization
The offer states EU/EEA Residents Only. Ocean Community is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or those with existing residency.
How to Apply
๐ Prepare your CV and cover letter
๐ Submit both through the application form (the link is in the Link section below)
๐๏ธ Indicate your availability and your preferred internship duration
โ ๏ธ Applications must be submitted through this form to be considered
โฐ Apply by 01 February 2027 (Brussels time)
A clear, well-structured CV helps here, and our guide to making a Europass CV covers what to include. Find more traineeships like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ocean Community Partnerships Internship paid?
No salary is offered. The position is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, and the organisation states that Erasmus+ funding may be available.
How long does the internship last?
The listed duration is 3 months, full time at 40 hours per week. The application form also asks you to indicate your availability and preferred internship duration.
When does the internship start?
The expected starting date is 01 March 2027. Ocean Community also describes the start as flexible.
Where will the intern be based?
The internship is in person at the Lisbon office in Portugal. Partial remote work is also listed among the benefits.
Who can apply for this internship?
The offer is for EU/EEA residents only: candidates who do not need an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency. It is a traineeship during studies at Master level (EQF 7).
What will I work on day to day?
You will develop value propositions, support partner attraction, onboarding and retention, and help design engagement strategies and communication plans. You will also contribute to partnership agreements and compliance frameworks, work with the digital team on management tools, and coordinate partner communications, meetings and reports.
Which tools should I know?
The offer lists MS Office, Drive, Calendly, Canva, Google Workspace and Wix. The working language is English.
Which documents do I need?
You need a CV and a cover letter, submitted through Ocean Community's application form. Applications sent any other way will not be considered.
Deadline
โณ 01 February 2027
Link
๐ Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIwSKq_3U90kc3amDZ2k_eE1Ishom0xLPke0FBr4XycZbbfA/viewform?pli=1
๐ Ocean Community website: https://www.oceancommunitychallenge.co
๐ผ Susanne Wedin-Schildt, Executive President, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-wedin-schildt-a5603ba/
