Various green internship roles in Seville: all expenses paid

Would you like to spend 13 weeks in an internship (expenses paid) in Seville, Spain? The Skills for Green Jobs Project, is an EU funded scheme, placing unemployed graduates in environmental business and organisations in Andalucía, Spain. Internship roles are hosted in businesses, social enterprises, local government and voluntary groups working for environmental change. We recently placed interns in placements including a ‘green town’ local government campaign, a family run solar energy business, a community environmental education group, an organic food wholesaler and a consumer rights NGO. We are now taking applications for ten placements starting in January.

• An environmental education centre (suitable for environmental scientists and / or those with experience working with children or young people)
• A solar plumbing company (suitable for engineers or those who would like to get involved in renewable energy installation)
• An environmental community network (suitable for applicants with a background or interest in ecology, sustainable food, agricultural, gardening or land based learning)
• A consumer rights NGO (suitable for people interested in translating, communications, research and policy).

 These exciting opportunities are designed to help you with some of the practical and technical skills of working in the environmental sector whilst improving your confidence, independence and adaptability. Living in Andalucía, Spain will also provide the opportunity to experience the ups and downs of practical environmental change, develop your language skills, broaden your understanding of local Spanish culture and provide good stuff for your CV.

 During your placement:

• You will stay in a (3 or 4 person) flat share with other interns in the heart of Seville or nearby Lebrija town.
• You will have your accommodation, bills, flights, transfers, travel insurance and language classes all paid for. You will need some of your own money for living expenses but you will also get a total of €500 towards travel and food for the entire placement.
• You will be supported during your placement by an English-speaking mentor as well as project staff.
• You will have access to weekly Spanish language classes, cultural events and training.

Preparation

If successful, you will get to attend a one day training and briefing session in London (expenses covered) where we will give you more information about your placement, customs and culture, language training and about life in Seville itself (we love this city!). You’ll also be able to meet a small group of other interns on the same scheme as you.

Who are we looking for?

We are interested in receiving applications from graduates and others with:

• Some Spanish language skills
• Interest in the environment and sustainability, social enterprise, international business, or similar
• Applicants who are motivated to contribute to their organization and enjoy the experience abroad.
• Candidates must be UK citizens or fully resident in the UK (with a UK address and bank account).

The current round of placements is from January 13^th to April 13^th 2012, so you must be available then. The preparation will take place in London on January 7^th and you should also be able to attend this date.

 How do I apply?

Please complete an application form – which you can download from our website. Please send your application form along with your CV to Martin Cooper martin@redochre.org.uk by 1pm, November 16^th. After that, we will contact successful applicants for a telephone interview. After applications and interviews we will be able to place successful candidates in the right internship role, matching your skills, experience and aspirations to an appropriate organisation.

For an application form, visit www.redochre.org.uk/skillsforgreenjobs and if you have any questions email martin@redochre.org.uk | Application deadline 1pm, November 16^th!

The Skills for Green Jobs project is run by Red Ochre (in London) and 3Si (in Seville). For further information about the scheme and the placements you can also visit: www.facebook.com/ThirdSectorInternational or go to www.3si.org.uk or email info@3si.org.uk.