Greenpeace International is offering two paid, sequential internships in its Political, Business and Peace Unit for a student or recent graduate who wants to support its Global Political work. Each internship is full time for up to 6 months, based in Amsterdam with a hybrid mix of remote and office work, and interns receive €800 net per month. Applications close on 23 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out every duty, requirement and benefit below.
Internship at a Glance
💼 Position: Global Political Internship 2027
🏢 Organisation: Greenpeace International (GPI), Political, Business and Peace Unit
📍 Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, hybrid
📝 Contract: internship, fixed term for up to 6 months
⏰ Hours: full time, 40 hours per week
🗓️ Preferred start dates: 1 February or March 2027, and 1 September 2027 (to be confirmed)
💶 Stipend: €800 net per month
🎤 Interviews: 11-13 January 2027
Two Sequential Internships
The Political Unit of Greenpeace International is offering two paid internships for a student or recent graduate. The internships run sequentially. The first is for someone available from February or March 2027 for a period of six months. Applications for the subsequent internship, starting in September 2027 for a period of six months, are also considered in this recruitment round. Your specific availability, for one or both internships, is requested during the application process.
Are You a Political Animal in the Making?
Greenpeace is looking for a natural strategist who follows the twists and turns of global geopolitics and envisions the next smart move that will help fix the environmental mess we are in. You work within a distributed team of experienced environmentalists, climate and biodiversity political professionals, and have the chance to develop and execute a jointly agreed project related to the political work of the organisation.
What the Work Looks Like
The work experience is primarily administrative and logistical in nature:
📝 Note-taking in English
🗓️ General meeting support
📂 Updating of documents and project plans
🧩 Information management, synthesising and sharing
🔎 A wide range of ad hoc requests, including research and analytical tasks on occasion
Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
What You Learn
🏛️ How an international campaigning organisation functions
🌐 Exposure to, and participation in, complex geopolitical conversations and strategic planning
🌱 Deep knowledge of the politics of environmental problems and solutions
🤝 Experience of teamwork at a global level
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Required Skills and Competencies
🎓 A degree in International Relations, Political Science, Climate or Environmental Science or another relevant subject, or equivalent experience
🌡️ Knowledge of or experience in the area of international climate and/or biodiversity politics
🗣️ High proficiency in written and spoken English; fluency in Amharic 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 (i.e. UNFCCC, CBD) is desirable
🎪 Event management experience is a plus
🌏 Multicultural competence, and understanding of and commitment to diversity
💪 A "can do", flexible approach, friendly and people-focused, even when working in a fast-moving, sometimes chaotic environment
🏠 Comfort with working remotely
🔍 Proactive, with attention to detail
📑 Efficiency in producing clear meeting notes in English
🌊 Identification with Greenpeace goals and values
🔒 Ability to act with discretion and respect confidentiality
Work Location and Eligibility
The internship is based in the Netherlands. Candidates should already live in the Netherlands or be able to quickly relocate there at their own cost, and have a Dutch social security number (BSN), or be able to obtain a Dutch residence permit and BSN on short notice. Interns must be eligible to legally work in the Netherlands, attain a registered address (BSN) and have Dutch health insurance. Greenpeace encourages applications from applicants from various backgrounds.
Who the Internship Is Meant For
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. The vacancy states that this is a dedicated internship opportunity and does not represent an entry-level working position.
Stipend and Benefits
💶 Stipend: €800 net per month for 40 hours per week
💻 Equipment: a laptop for use during the internship, plus necessary office equipment if needed
🚆 Commuting: second-class travel costs from your home in the Netherlands to the Amsterdam office can be reimbursed
🥪 Meals: a meal allowance of €5 per day on your working days during office hours
✈️ Work travel: travel outside Amsterdam may occasionally be requested, and the necessary costs are covered
🌱 What you get: an insight into working in the non-profit environmental sector, a real contribution to Greenpeace, hands-on experience and workplace skills, and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally
If you want a closer look at how paid placements abroad work, read our guide to paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates.
How the Internship Is Organised
The Greenpeace International office in Amsterdam is open and available for working. A combination of remote work (within the Netherlands) and work from the office is possible and is the most common way of working. If you are not otherwise at the office, you should be able to commute into the Amsterdam office when invited to do so for specific meetings or events.
What to Expect at Greenpeace
Interns are encouraged to develop personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to Greenpeace staff. Staff can also access wellbeing initiatives and join the global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.
About Greenpeace
Greenpeace is a global campaigning network of 25 independent national and regional organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. It uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future. Its goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity, which means it wants to:
🦋 Protect biodiversity in all its forms
🌊 Prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and freshwater, and end all nuclear threats
🕊️ Promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
How to Apply
Click "apply" on the vacancy page to begin your application. You answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (1 page, including a short summary-bio, in English) via the online application form. Addressing the key criteria is an important part of the application: Greenpeace looks for evidence of your skills and experience, with examples from past employment or voluntary and leisure activities where relevant. Prepare your answers before starting, because you cannot save the application and return to it later. Greenpeace encourages answers written by candidates themselves, without relying on open AI tools such as ChatGPT. All applications must be filled out via the website and cannot be submitted by email.
Greenpeace says some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria, and strongly encourages you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Greenpeace International Global Political Internship?
Each internship lasts up to 6 months, full time at 40 hours per week. Two internships run sequentially: the first starts on 1 February or March 2027 and the second on 1 September 2027 (to be confirmed).
How much does the internship pay?
Interns receive €800 net per month. Greenpeace also offers a €5 daily meal allowance on working days in office hours and can reimburse second-class travel from your home in the Netherlands to the Amsterdam office.
Where is the internship based?
In Amsterdam, Netherlands. A combination of remote work within the Netherlands and work from the office is the most common way of working.
Do I need to be living in the Netherlands?
Candidates should already live in the Netherlands or be able to quickly relocate at their own cost, and have a Dutch social security number (BSN) or be able to obtain a Dutch residence permit and BSN on short notice.
How much experience can I have?
An internship is intended for students, graduates or young professionals with less than 12 months of working experience in the field of internship focus.
Can I apply by email?
No. All applications must be filled out via the online application form on the Greenpeace International careers site. You can email recruitment.int@greenpeace.org with questions about the vacancy or the application process.
Deadline
⏳ 23 November 2026
Links
🔗 Apply (online application form): https://workfor.international.greenpeace.org/o/global-political-internship-2027
📧 Questions about the vacancy: recruitment.int@greenpeace.org
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