Job Specification for Communications and Engagement Intern (paid internship)
Overview
Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency, is currently offering a very exciting six-month paid internship across its Public and Stakeholder Engagement and Communications and Marketing teams. This internship provides a great opportunity for students or recent graduates in the area of Climate Change, Communications or a similar discipline to gain industry experience and apply what they have learnt in college. The intern will benefit from mentoring by Codema’s experienced staff while developing practical skills and gaining professional experience in one of Ireland’s most respected and leading not-for-profit organisations within the energy sector.
The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work across several innovative projects and events, such as local community engagement on Decarbonising Zones, EU-funded community-focused projects as well as helping to support the organisation and roll-out of public information events, demos, workshops and conferences. We are committed to leading Dublin's low-carbon transition and we are looking for someone who is equally committed to these values and realises the key role that effective communication and local engagement plays in achieving this. Codema is a leading energy agency in Ireland, so this is a unique opportunity to gain experience and be at the forefront of driving awareness on the need to move Dublin away from fossil fuels through these various engagement activities and events.
What you will do
You will support the delivery of core communications and engagement outputs across both our Public and Stakeholder Engagement and Communications and Marketing teams. The role will involve tasks and opportunities to learn in areas such as community and stakeholder engagement, event planning, and communications and digital marketing.
Key tasks and responsibilities - public and stakeholder engagement
● On-the-ground/in-person engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
○ Responsibilities include stakeholder mapping, preparing an engagement plan and tracking engagements, supporting the running of a local energy advice clinic.
● Support in the organisation of local engagement events and workshops.
○ Responsibilities include supporting Codema’s Public Engagement and Stakeholder Coordinator in designing workshop plans, organising venue and catering, supporting with facilitation, note-taking and transcribing.
● Support in development and design of communications and engagement materials for local engagement projects
● Support in the integration of impact measurement tools to support engagement activities.
○ Responsibilities include research into suitable impact measurement tools and supporting the trial of relevant tools at engagement activities.
● Support in the creation of a detailed database of potential funding streams to support PASE.
Key tasks and responsibilities - communications and marketing
● Event coordination and delivery support
○ Support the Communications and Marketing team to plan, promote and deliver events, including conferences, workshops, EU project events and webinars. Responsibilities include managing registrations, liaising with speakers and sponsors, coordinating logistics and event materials, supporting promotion and stakeholder outreach, and helping ensure events run smoothly online and on-site.
● Support Codema’s Home Energy Saving Kit and Think Energy campaign activities, including:
○ Providing event support to Codema’s Energy and Climate Awareness Officer, as needed, including at public information stands and Home Energy Saving Kit demonstrations
○ Providing administrative support for the Home Energy Saving Kit scheme, including responding to customer queries, fulfilling orders and managing stock
● Provide digital marketing support across Codema and Think Energy channels, including website, social media platforms and e-newsletters. This will involve:
○ Creating engaging and creative content
○ Posting regularly across social media accounts
○ Posting news articles and updating website content
○ Assisting in the development of regular e-newsletter
● Promotional material
○ Support the team with content creation and the design of promotional materials, including brochures, reports, information leaflets and infographics.
We are looking for
● A team player who has excellent organisational and communication skills
● An eager learner who can hit the ground running
● Someone with a growth-mindset who will grow and learn from working on real projects
● Someone who is not afraid to ask for help when they need it and will be always supported by the Codema team
● A people-person with a real ‘can-do’ attitude
● Outgoing and lots of positive energy
Minimum requirements
● Currently studying or recently graduated with a Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change/Marketing/Communications or similar discipline
● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
● Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
● Excellent organisational and time management skills
● Fluency in English is essential
● Ability to work with a team and on own initiative
● Eligible to work in Ireland and available to start in June/July 2026
Additional skills that would be a distinct advantage
● Interest in the energy and climate landscape in Ireland
● Knowledge and experience of website Content Management Systems (e.g. Word Press, etc.) and social media platforms
● Experience with event organisation
● Knowledge and experience of design platforms such as Canva
● Experience working with a range of stakeholders
Location
The Codema office is located in Dublin city and is accessible by a range of sustainable transport modes. Secure bicycle parking is also available. The internship will be a mixture of remote and in-office working, with in-person work required for all events.
Duration
Six-month full-time paid internship, commencing June/July 2026.
Salary
€2,469/month
Next steps
Please e-mail your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@codema.ie by 5pm, Friday, 15th May 2026. As we may be advertising several positions, please insert the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We aim to hold interviews the week of 25th May 2026.
About Codema
We are Codema — Dublin’s Energy Agency. We are driven by our vision to positively impact people’s lives locally, while addressing the environmental damage caused by climate change at a global scale. We believe we can do this by improving the way we produce and use energy locally, while benefiting the people of Dublin.
For more information, please visit our website at www.codema.ie.
Codema is an Equal Opportunities Employer