We are welcoming interns in 2027
Updated: 2 hours ago
Are you passionate about nature conservation, citizen science, advocacy, public engagement and science communication? Then this internship could be fo you! Rissa Citizen Science is welcoming interns from March to August. Apply now!
Monitoring the kittiwake nests in Tromsø city center and on the kittiwake hotels is an important part of the interns' contribution during the summer months.
Location:
Tromsø
Period:
March to August
Duration:
2 to 4 months
Organization
Flexible schedule, 5 days a week, contributing 3–7 hours/day, and often during weekends.
Language:
English as the working language. Norwegian-speaking candidates will be prioritized.
Candidate profile
We are looking for enthusiastic, curious and proactive candidates who are passionate about nature conservation, community engagement and science communication in its written, oral and visual forms. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Artistic skills and a talent for creative storytelling are a plus. Above all, empathy for both nature and people is essential.
Restoring kelp forests with volunteers is one of Rissa’s main activities and adds a hands-on dimension to the internship.
Internship tasks and responsibilities
The intern will contribute to ongoing projects and activities, with responsibilities adapted to their academic background, interests and skills. Possible tasks include:
Participating in fieldwork, biodiversity monitoring and nature restoration activities.
Creating GIS maps to report on various projects.
Supporting the organisation and analysis of citizen science data.
Assisting with the planning of volunteer events and community activities.
Leading citizen science events and groups of volunteers.
Producing communication materials, articles, photographs, videos and social media content.
Participating in project development, reporting and collaboration with research and community partners.
A Helping Hand to Ånderdalen National Park is an opportunity to give back to nature where it is most needed.
From March to August, interns may participate in the following projects:
Pay and accomodation
Although this is an unpaid internship, we are committed to making the opportunity as accessible as possible and do not wish financial circumstances to be a barrier to participation. We recognise the importance of fairly valuing people's time and contributions, and are therefore interested in considering candidates who are eligible for scholarships or grants through programs such as Erasmus+, especially for longer internships.
We will use a lot of time and creativity for the Fløya project in 2027.
How to apply
Please send a motivation letter and CV.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at info@rissa-cs.org.
Curious to hear what it's like to intern at Rissa Citizen Science? Read Rachel’s interview to discover her experience with us!
In 2026, Rachel and Léo joined us as interns from early March to late August. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions to Rissa Citizen Science’s projects and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours!
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