Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica is part of a global network representing British political, economic, climate and consular interests overseas.

There are two internship positions: Communications and Climate

Communications: The intern will support the Communications team in strengthening the UK’s visibility in country with specific local audiences, including through the creation and implementation of communications initiatives for in-person events; creating content for our social media channels; and liaising with stakeholders. This is a challenging and engaging role, which will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable experience working for a diplomatic mission in Costa Rica, which also oversees Nicaragua.

The Climate: The climate intern will contribute to advancing UK priorities on climate and nature through tasks such as report writing, research, stakeholder engagement, and database management. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented student or early-career professional with a strong interest in sustainability and familiarity with international climate and nature frameworks. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a diplomatic setting, offering valuable insight into the work of an embassy and its role in global climate action.

Roles and responsibilities:

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Communications):
•    Draft social media posts on a range of topics for the Embassy’s digital platforms;
•    Help monitor and analyse UK-related news in the local and international sphere;
•    Research and develop scripts for videos and Stories;
•    Create a range of creative content for social media, including video clips, explainers, memes and infographics;
•    Assist in monitoring social media channels;
•    Prepare promotional materials for events (invitations, flyers, etc.);
•    Contribute with ideas and assist in planning events to deliver Embassy objectives;
•    Provide general communications support, including updating of media contact lists.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Climate)
•    Prepare reports and briefing materials.
•    Conduct research to support policy and programme development. 
•    Take notes during meetings and events. 
•    Maintain and update the climate and environment project database. 
•    Engage with stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and partners. 
•    Support planning and coordination of climate-related activities. 
•    Stay informed on international climate and nature frameworks. 
•    Collaborate with other embassy teams as required.

 Essential on arrival: 

Communications

• Candidates should be currently pursuing or have completed a university degree in any of the following areas including, but not limited to Journalism, Public Relations, Communications and Audiovisual Production, International Relations or Political Science.
• Candidate must be an active social media user, aware of trending content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok and up to date on best practices across a range of social media platforms;
• Must have strong research, writing and communications skills;
• Must have experience with software like Canva, CapCut or similar;
• Must be able to work independently and remotely, and must possess excellent attention to detail;

Climate 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Engineering, Law, or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in climate and environmental issues.
• Familiarity with key international frameworks and agreements on climate and nature.
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
• Experience with data management; familiarity with Power BI is a plus