We're looking for an efficient digital-creative and research intern for our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team. Ideally, you will have some experience in digital or technology projects and be able to demonstrate an interest in sustainable development.
At Forum we aim to create change by transforming organisations and the sectors they work in. We partner with a global audience of professionals working in business, the public sector and civil society. We believe there is a huge opportunity for digital developments and technology to help us create a sustainable world.
Our ICT team creates thought leadership, works with our partners to find digital solutions to sustainability challenges, organises events to co-create solutions, and finds engaging ways to communicate our work.
As an intern, you would benefit from exposure to Forum’s work, network and people. You will assist the team with current projects and personally manage a variety of assignments too.
Duties will change from week to week but the successful applicant could be:
- researching information about digital technologies with a sustainability lens
- helping to organise events for our digital entrepreneur network
- identifying and implementing digital tools for our digital network
- regularly maintaining online conversation with digital network members
- researching best ways to communicate our projects through social media
- helping to maintain and develop ICT admin systems and processes
- assisting with the production of audio-visual content
- contributing to our work with creative ideas and fresh thinking
The successful candidate is likely to have:
- some experience in the digital or in a technologic role
- some experience in research
- a genuine interest in sustainable development and the Forum's work
- experience of computer packages such as Outlook, Excel etc
We welcome applications from people with additional experience in relevant areas:
- digital developers
- design
- events management
- marketing and business
- video production/editing
Interns will be expected to commit to working three to four days a week for three months. Lunch expenses up to £5 a day and travel costs from within London (zones 1-6) can be claimed back.
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification and why you want to work in sustainability communications, together with an equal opportunities form to Helen Saunders, HR Manager, Forum for the Future, London EC1V 3QN or by email to recruitment@forumforthefuture.org CVs should be two pages in length, covering letters one.
The equal opportunities form will be detached from your application and will not form part of the shortlisting or selection process.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 3rd December.
Interviews: Friday 6th December.
Internship start date: Approx. 9th December
Due to the number of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us by close of business on 5th December, we will not be taking your application further.