Communications and Graphic Design Intern

Job Title: Communications and Graphic Design Intern 

Location: London (hybrid) 

Schedule: Full time (35 hrs per week) 

Duration: 6-month internship, with potential for extension 

Start date: February 2025 

Background 

The Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) is a non-profit foundation working to advance green hydrogen made from renewables and water. GH2 works closely with industry, government and civil society in its efforts to fight climate change through the accelerated production and use of green hydrogen in the sectors that need it to decarbonise like steel, fertilisers, marine transport and aviation. 

About the role 

GH2 is seeking a Communications and Graphic Design Intern to assist with its communications and branding efforts. This role is ideal for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about sustainability and interested in learning more about green hydrogen. The intern will work closely with the Communications and Advocacy Officer to support the organisation’s social media, website, graphic design, and internal communications. 

The position is based in London (Canary Wharf), with a hybrid working arrangement. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Social Media Management: Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling engaging content for GH2’s social media platforms, including LinkedIn, BlueSky and Instagram. 

  • Website Updates: Support updates to GH2’s website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and visually appealing. 

  • Graphic Design: Create graphics and visual materials for social media, reports, presentations, and events using Canva and Adobe Illustrator. 

  • Content Creation: Assist in preparing media documents, reports, stakeholder communications and promotional materials. 

  • Internal Communications: Support the team with internal updates and communications tools. 

  • Other Tasks: Undertake other duties aligned with the communications function as required. 

 

Skills and Experience 

  • Current student or recent graduate in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field. 

  • Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva and Adobe Illustrator. 

  • Familiarity with managing social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram). 

  • Basic knowledge of website management and CMS tools is a plus. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset. 

 

Personal Attributes 

  • A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, drive and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural, team-based work environment 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to multitask, work flexibly, creatively and under pressure in response to needs or changing demands 

  • Well organized and of highest ethical standards 

 

What we offer: 

  • Basic London Living Wage of £13.85/hour plus potential for a higher rate based on the candidate’s experience. 

  • An opportunity to play a part in solving the climate crisis in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team 

  • Hybrid working with expectation of office days with the team 

  • Diverse experiences including professional relationships with colleagues and experts from a variety of countries around the globe, and working with important policy processes at national, regional, and international level 

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in the renewable energy sector 

  • Unlimited vacation policy 

  

To apply: 

  • Send a CV, portfolio of graphic design work, and one page cover letter to team@gh2.org with “Communications and Graphic Design Intern” in the subject line by 12 February 2025. 

  • We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the deadline and therefore welcome applications in a timely manner. 

No agencies please.

GH2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, gender, sex, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.