Circular Economy – Communications Internship

Salary Unpaid

About Circular Innovation Lab

Circular Innovation Lab is a Danish think tank dedicated to accelerating the global transition toward a circular economy. Founded by former experts from the United Nations and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we develop strategies and innovative solutions that help governments, businesses, and cities adopt circular economy practices.


Our interdisciplinary work spans:

  • National Circular Economy Roadmaps

  • Plastics, textiles, agriculture, cement, electronics

  • Policy, advocacy, and sustainability communications

  • Climate–circularity strategies and material efficiency


Learn more: www.circularinnovationlab.com


About the Communications Internship

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, branding, digital content creation, and translating complex sustainability topics into accessible, compelling narratives.

As a Communications Intern, you will help shape how Circular Innovation Lab communicates its mission and global work to diverse audiences, including policymakers, businesses, researchers, and the wider sustainability community.


What You Will Work On

During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in strategic communications and content development, including:

  • Creating a social media strategy for Circular Innovation Lab

  • Managing LinkedIn and Instagram channels, including content planning and publishing

  • Developing messaging for newsletters, articles, and digital campaigns

  • Supporting the team in building a communications and marketing system for the think tank

  • Assisting with visibility and communications for World Circular Economy Forum side events See: https://www.circularinnovationlab.com/events

  • Collaborating with a global team on communication needs for ongoing circular economy projects


This role offers significant creative freedom, ownership, and room for innovation.


Work Style & Commitment

While this internship is part-time, we value individuals who can engage consistently and take initiative. We may explore a flexible collaboration structure for students, provided you can contribute meaningfully.


We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Self-driven, proactive, and excited to take ownership of communications tasks

  • Creative thinkers with strong storytelling and visual communication instincts

  • Comfortable working with minimal micromanagement

  • Able to manage time independently and deliver high-quality work

  • Passionate about sustainable development and circular economy narratives


Our team operates with trust and autonomy—ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible, responsibility-driven environment.


Essential Requirements

  • Strong written and spoken English

  • Genuine interest in circular economy and sustainable development

  • Understanding of social media trends and audience engagement

  • Ability to follow global circular economy news and communicate it effectively

  • Creativity, diligence, and attention to detail


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with social media management or content creation

  • Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe, Figma, etc.)

  • Ability to think strategically about branding and communications

  • Previous experience in sustainability communications (a plus, not required)


Why Join Us?

  • Contribute to the communication strategy of a European circular economy think tank

  • Global exposure to cross-sector sustainability topics

  • Creative freedom and the ability to influence brand direction

  • Build a strong portfolio of communication work

  • Work within a multicultural team (India, Spain, Chile, Denmark, Portugal)

  • Opportunity to collaborate on international events and high-impact sustainability initiatives


Practical Details

  • Start date: January, 2026

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Location: Remote

  • Remuneration: Unpaid

For more information or questions please contact us at info@circularinnovationlab.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

Work life balance
Work life balance

Skill development
Skill development

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Working at
Circular Innovation Lab ApS

Circular Innovation Lab is a research and policy think tank, based in Denmark and India, accelerating the transition to a circular economy, through its for-profit arm, Circular Innovation Lab ApS, and non-profit arm, CIL Foundation MTU. We collaborate with national governments, UN agencies, and international organisations to create circular economy solutions that drive the transition to a circular economy forward. ​We work closely with these stakeholders to help them gain a deeper understanding of the potential of a circular economy transition. Together, we develop solutions that assist them in adopting circular principles and actions. We support them in the entire process from the ideation, research, and analysis phase up to implementation and monitoring.

Read more about Circular Innovation Lab ApS

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