SusEd Internship — Governance & Global Sustainability & Education
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person projects in Ireland, with opportunities in Thailand, Israel/Palestine, Zambia)
Type: Internship (voluntary, min. 3 months, flexible schedule)
Start date: Immediate (rolling applications)
Unpaid initially, with potential for paid work as the organisation grows
About SusEd
Empowering minds, encouraging the heart.
SusEd promotes global sustainability education through the Education & Sustainability Leadership Summits (ESLS), Courses, including the SusEd Passport for Sustainability, and a growing portfolio of international projects. We work with business, industry, development sectors, policy makers and school communities, in particular young leaders, to challenge, to engage and to foster the skills, values, and systems thinking required to create a better, more peaceful and sustainable future.
We particularly welcome applications from those with experience in IB Diploma, United World Colleges (UWC), or other international education contexts.
Intern Role Overview
Interns at SusEd contribute across projects that combine governance, sustainability, and summit and course design and implementation. Success in this role means keeping our governance processes compliant with Irish law and our global initiatives running smoothly, while also adding creativity and voice to SusEd's storytelling.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
· Governance: Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) law: Supporting filings with the CRO; maintaining statutory registers; drafting resolutions; recording minutes of Board meetings with the help of AI.
· Summit and course design and implementation & logistics: Helping plan both in-person and online events; coordinating international projects.
· Communications & marketing: Shaping web, social, and outreach campaigns.
· Sustainability reporting & storytelling: Assisting with reporting, faculty collaboration, and learning tools.
· Creative engagement: Contributing to the SusEd Passport and other education resources.
Direct involvement: Potential opportunities to engage face-to-face at project sites.
Responsibilities
· Assist with CLG governance administration (compliance, registers, CRO submissions).
· Explore fundraising possibilities, complete and submit proposals
· Support logistics, design, and implementation of sustainability education initiatives.
· Contribute to communications, branding, and digital platforms.
· Take part in sustainability reporting and strategy development.
· Provide creative input into learning tools and global storytelling.
Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who bring both skills and values:
Essential
· Knowledge of Irish company law as it applies to Companies Limited by Guarantee.
· Strong organisational and communication skills.
· Passion for sustainability, education, and global citizenship.
· Ability to work flexibly, remotely, and across cultures.
Personal qualities
· Intuition and creativity in decision-making.
· Capacity to think systemically and act ethically.
· Courage to lead and resilience to learn from setbacks.
Desirable
· Experience with IB, UWC, or related international education programmes.
· Familiarity with SquareSpace, Google Workspace, or event logistics.
What We Offer
· Flexible, hybrid internship (remote + in-person where relevant).
· Opportunities to contribute to international sustainability initiatives.
· Mentorship and meaningful responsibility from day one.
· Potential for future compensated roles as SusEd expands, in line with Irish labour regulations.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit a short motivational statement (written, video, or visual—up to 500 words or 2 minutes) explaining:
· Why you want to join SusEd.
· The value you will bring to the organisation.
Send to: Andrew Watson, CEO —
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
SusEd is an equal-opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and comply with all relevant internship and labour standards.
"We don't just seek interns. We seek co-creators of the future."