Young Sustainable Impact (YSI) was started in 2016 by a group of youth in Norway who saw the cop21, Paris conference and looked ahead. We believe innovation and entrepreneurship can solve most of our challenges in the world, that youth are the driving force, and in collaboration with the experienced and established – it can be done. We get around 10.000 applications every year, we have programs in South East Asia, Bangladesh, China, and a community set up in 60+ countries named Earthpreneurs.

In this position you will be working on our mentor-system, with our startups needs, and following up our startups to ensure they get the help they need. This job requires working with everything from our CEO, to the innovation director, and external relations officer. 

Timeline for internship: October 20 - March 2019 (With possibility of extension)

Time: 30% (approx. 12 hours week)

What do you get in an unpaid internship in YSI?

1. A unique place to test your skills and knowledge in real situations. Quickly get the possibility to take real responsibility, and make decisions.
2. Training in innovation, creativity, technological, ecological and societal change, and much more. Get free workshops, knowledge, and understanding of how we can come closer to reaching the sustainable development goals.
3. Possibility for a paid job after your studies.
4. Get access to our offices at Greenhouse, Gamlebyen/Grønland.
5. Free lunch, coffee, and breakfast at work.
6. Get an awesome recommendation letter and boost your CV.
7. Learn how to work cross-cultural, in a global organization.