Communications Intern (Pflichtpraktika) (m/f/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · Berlin

Your mission

We’re looking for a motivated and curious Communications Intern to strengthen our Programme and Communications Teams at the International Civil Society Centre and help coordinate a diverse mix of tasks across our programmes and channels. You’ll collaborate closely with our Communications Manager to keep our communications organised, engaging, and up to date. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, contribute, and build confidence in a nonprofit communications environment.

This internship is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, organising information, and exploring how communications contribute to meaningful impact. You will gain hands-on experience with digital tools, content management, and strategic messaging while supporting a variety of projects and events. Together, we will ensure our work is communicated clearly, creatively, and effectively to our international audiences.

The position is currently at 40 hours weekly (or less, if that’s required by the university). The post holder must be eligible to work in Germany and meet the requirements for completing a Pflichtpraktikum.

Core Responsibilities

As the Communications Intern, you’ll support a variety of communications activities across the Centre. Your tasks will help you build a broad foundation of practical communications experience.

This includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

Content and Editorial Support
- Drafting and editing short pieces for our online channels (e.g., blogs, posts, newsletters).
- Contributing to content planning and helping keep blog and campaign calendars up to date.
- Ensuring clarity, accuracy, and appropriate tone in drafted content.
Digital and Web Support
- Assisting with updates to our website (WordPress).
- Uploading or refreshing content, checking links, and reviewing pages for accuracy and accessibility.
Communications Coordination
- Compiling and maintaining key contact lists using CRM or spreadsheet tools.
- Supporting communications around online events, including announcements, reminders, and follow-up materials.
- Helping maintain organised communications archive and tracking system.

General Communications Support
- Contributing to communications strategy discussions, reports, or project evaluations.
- Assisting with tracking tasks, deadlines, and internal workflows.
- Providing general support to ensure timely and help ensure timely and high-quality delivery across channels.

Your profile

We are looking for an engaged team member who enjoys learning, communicating clearly, and staying organised. You care about the nonprofit sector and want to develop your communications skills while contributing to meaningful work.

These skills are essential for this role:

Currently enrolled in university and be able to undertake a Pflichtpraktikum as part of their studies, ideally in the second half of a Bachelor’s degree or in a Master’s programme.
Excellent English skills (C1 or above).
Basic understanding of WordPress.
Strong general digital literacy; comfortable using online tools and task managers.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Willingness to learn and apply feedback.
Ability to organise tasks, meet deadlines, and follow instructions.
A collaborative, supportive, and open working style.
Genuine interest in communications and civil society topics.

There are other skills that might be beneficial for the role:

Basic graphic or layout ability using Canva.
Experience with CRM tools or contact database management.
Previous experience or volunteering in the nonprofit sector.
Experience producing content for websites or social media.
Basic understanding of communication strategy or campaign planning.
Interest in accessibility and inclusive communication practices.

We are looking for you if you are a strong team player who seeks to work with their colleagues beyond formalised processes, values diversity and wants to contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment. You should identify with the Centre’s mission and values and be willing to grow with your tasks, inspire others, and seek to make a difference for the people you work with.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why us?

We offer

The opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s communications and storytelling, helping the team share their work effectively with internal and external audiences
A role with diverse tasks, allowing you to develop a broad skill set in content creation, social media, media relations, and communications strategy
The opportunity to be part of a small international and ambitious organisation with enthusiastic and diverse colleagues supporting the world’s largest ICSOs
Family friendly and flexible home working arrangements
Flexible working hours around a core time (10 am – 3 pm)
Regular team events on- and offline

Application

Your application should:

consist of a CV and a cover letter expressing your motivation. Also, include the suggested number of hours per week, the earliest possible starting date and a short response (2-3 sentences) describing a communications piece (a campaign, article, or post by you or someone else) that you think worked well and explaining why it was effective. Make sure to submit all the documents in English. Please refrain from including a photograph in your application documents, as we aim to base our evaluation solely on qualifications and experience.

Application deadline: 12 December 2025, 18.00 CET.

Please note that our review process may take some time both before and after the application deadline. Rest assured, we are committed to providing feedback to all candidates, so your patience in awaiting a response is greatly appreciated.

We are planning to conduct initial online interviews with the candidates on 18-19 December 2025 with the final in-person interviews in the office around the second week of January 2026.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. We recruit without discrimination based on factors such as ethnic, national, or social origin, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, contributing to a stronger and more vibrant organisation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About us

Owned and supported by 16 international civil society organisations, the International Civil Society Centre exists to strengthen the collective power of civil society at a time of profound global uncertainty. Our members recognise that lasting change requires shared learning, mutual support, and investment in the wider ecosystem. Through convening, resource development, and forward-looking sector insights, we help organisations navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities for impact. Together, we work to ensure that civil society remains capable of supporting the world’s most vulnerable communities both now and in the future.

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