Position Description
SLOCAT accelerates the transformation of transport systems and services towards inclusive, healthy, green and resilient solutions for people and the planet. SLOCAT provides collaborative data and evidence-based knowledge, action initiatives, political strategies, dialogue, and strategic communications. This helps build collective thought leadership and advocacy at the crossroads of transport, sustainability, climate and social justice issues. SLOCAT emphasises all land transport modes with universal analyses and actions, especially for low- and middle-income countries.As a multi-sectoral partnership, SLOCAT leverages the expertise and action of an ecosystem of over 100 entities, including transport professional associations, NGOs, academia, governments, multilateral organisations, philanthropy, and business. Created in 2009 as a “coalition of the willing” committed to accelerating the development of sustainable, low-carbon transport, since then the SLOCAT Partnership’s mandate has been to go where others do not or cannot go individually in order to set bold global agendas, amplify the voices of the movement at international climate and sustainability discussions, and foster collaboration for policy and societal change
The Communications and Outreach Intern will support SLOCAT’s communications function across content creation, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement. This will include drafting and editing content for social media, newsletters, and partner-facing materials, managing the website and social media platforms, and assisting with the preparation and distribution of email communications. The role also involves contributing to analytics reporting, maintaining consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels, and supporting event and outreach communications in line with SLOCAT’s Communications and Outreach Strategy and Strategic Development Plan.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Essential
- Currently pursuing or recently completed (completed within 2-3 years) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.
- Passionate about climate action and sustainability, with a genuine commitment to advancing sustainable, low-carbon transport.
- Knowledge of climate change policy, the UNFCCC process and COPs, and the role of transport in climate action and sustainable development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Strong editorial skills, with the ability to synthesise technical content into clear, engaging narratives.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Canva or other design suites for the design of social media graphics, infographics, and other visual materials.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn in particular) and an understanding of platform-specific content strategies.
- Experience with or interest in newsletter platforms and email communication tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Proven project management skills
- Comfortable working remotely within a multicultural and global team, with availability to work across time zones.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- must have access to laptop, wifi, working area suitable for remote working
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
Desirable
- Additional language/s other than English is a plus
- Being based on a location with no more 4-5 hours of time difference with Central European Time.
This is a remote position (with some requirements to meet face to face during the year – dates/locations tbc) . Candidates must have existing work authorisation in the country where they are based. SLOCAT is unable to provide or support work visa’s.
Interested candidates should submit their application (CV and a one-page motivation letter) to secretariat@slocatpartnership.org by midnight Pacific Time (California, U.S.) on 2 April 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by mid April and invited for an online interview before the end of April
A stipend of 1200 EUR per month will be provided for the entire internship.
Internership duration: Six months
Start date: ASAP but no later than one month from job offer
