Communications Internship

Are you our next Communications Intern?

What We Offer

A meaningful internship where you’ll be part of an international work environment and a team passionate about improving maternal and newborn health. This internship offers valuable insights into how a global non-profit operates, with a specific focus on strategic and hands-on communications, digital storytelling, and campaign and event coordination.

Throughout your internship, you will actively contribute to key communications functions, including social media management, website updates, campaigns, and event communications. With guidance and support from the Head of Communications, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own tasks and projects, gain hands-on experience in digital content creation and campaign and project coordination, and develop essential professional skills within the field of global health communications.

We value the unique perspectives and creativity our interns bring and are committed to providing a meaningful and engaging learning experience.

Your Role

You will work closely with our Communication Team and wider External Relations unit, assisting with day-to-day tasks while also engaging in larger communications initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting event-related communications and logistics, including the planning and execution of local & global campaigns and digital initiatives with a focus on 2026 Mother's Day.

• Liaising with regional and programme teams across offices in Ethiopia, India, and Denmark to communicate about our work and impact across social media and our website.

• Updating website pages and supporting content development (hum interest stories, news, and highlights).

• Providing general administrative and ad-hoc support to the communications department.

Practicalities

The internship is for the Spring term 2026 for a minimum of three months (e.g., March–May). It can be pursued part-time (approx. 10–15 hours per week) with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.

The role can be based in Copenhagen (HQ) or remote, with standard working hours from 9:00 to 17:00 CET and flexibility upon agreement. You will have regular check-ins with your supervisor to support your learning and professional development.

Who You Are

We are looking for a proactive and creative person with a collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn. You are required to be a Bachelor’s or Master’s student with communications or related fields. The internship should preferably be integrated into an academic programme. As this is an unpaid position, applicants should receive financial support from a third party (e.g., SU/CSN/Erasmus Stipendium or another student funding source).

If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in global non-profit communications and contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently studying Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Development, or a related field.

• Strong writing and editing skills in English (Danish is an advantage).

• Experience or interest in social media, digital storytelling, and communications for non-profits.

• Familiarity with Canva, WordPress (or similar CMS), and social media scheduling tools is desirable.

• Passionate about Maternity Foundation’s mission and global maternal health.

Personal Qualities

• Creative, proactive, and able to work independently.

• Organized with a good eye for design and detail.

• Collaborative and comfortable working with multicultural teams across time zones.

• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a dynamic communications team.

About Maternity Foundation

Maternity Foundation (MF) is an international non-profit organisation that works to ensure safer births for women and newborns through innovative programmes and digital solutions. From 2025, MF will accelerate the impact of the Safe Delivery+ Programme, a comprehensive, evidence-based micro-learning universe with the Safe Delivery App – a free, evidence-based job aid, learning, and training tool designed to support predominantly midwives.

The programme holistically addresses maternal and newborn healthcare challenges through a multitude of activities, including a new Sub-Saharan Africa flagship initiative. The Safe Delivery+ Programme takes a lighthouse approach, where exemplary, cutting-edge practices act as frontrunners for innovative change that other countries can subsequently follow.

We are a team of around 40 colleagues working across our three global hubs in Ethiopia, Denmark, and India, representing diverse professional backgrounds – from midwifery and global health to communications and IT. Together, we are an ambitious, purpose-driven team working in a welcoming and informal atmosphere.

Together, we work from a shared vision that it should not cost life to give life.