British Embassy San Jose - Interns

Job Description

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

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 available: Communications and Climate.

Communications Intern:

• Support the Communications team in strengthening the UK’s visibility in-country with specific local audiences.
• Create and implement communications initiatives for in-person events.
• Produce content for the Embassy’s social media channels.
• Liaise with stakeholders.
• Gain valuable experience working for a diplomatic mission covering Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Climate Intern:

• Contribute to advancing UK priorities on climate and nature.
• Perform tasks such as report writing, research, stakeholder engagement, and database management.
• Gain hands-on experience in sustainability and international climate frameworks.
• Learn about the role of an embassy in global climate action.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Communications Intern:

• Draft social media posts for the Embassy’s digital platforms.
• Monitor and analyse UK-related news locally and internationally.
• Research and develop scripts for videos and Stories.
• Create creative content for social media (video clips, explainers, memes, infographics).
• Assist in monitoring social media channels.
• Prepare promotional materials for events (invitations, flyers, etc.).
• Contribute ideas and assist in planning events to achieve Embassy objectives.
• Provide general communications support, including updating media contact lists.

Climate Intern:

• Prepare reports and briefing materials.
• Conduct research to support policy and programme development.
• Take notes during meetings and events.
• Maintain and update climate and environment project databases.
• 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 Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Communications Intern:

• Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Audiovisual Production, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields.
• Active social media user with knowledge of trending content on Instagram, TikTok, and best practices across platforms.
• Strong research, writing, and communications skills.
• Experience with software such as Canva, CapCut, or similar.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with excellent attention to detail.

Climate Intern:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, International Relations, Environmental Engineering, Law, or related fields.
• 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 with attention to detail.
• Experience with data management; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Communications Intern:

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Required Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Application Deadline:
21 September 2025