Communications Intern - SFC India

Terms and conditions

• FTE: 40 hours/week
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Location: Delhi

What we offer

• 400 EUR ≈ ₹40,379.11
• 6-month internship
• 1 day of holiday per month 

Are you passionate about reducing the climate impacts originating from multiple industry sectors involved in transport, freight, and logistics? The Communications & PR Manager at Smart Freight Centre India seeks a Communications Intern. What about working alongside some of the largest companies and NGOs in the world to drive their initiatives towards a decarbonized planet? To help achieve our mission, we need more highly skilled and motivated people to join our international team.

About Smart Freight Centre

Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a globally active non-profit organization for climate action in the freight sector. We are enablers for those who believe in united action to reduce logistics greenhouse gas emissions. Through creating a single, international methodology for tracking freight emissions we drive transparency to enable emission reductions. SFC brings together multi-nationals, forwarders & carriers, NGOs, and governments in our collaborative initiatives, trainings, and programs. Together, we help solve the business challenges behind reducing freight emissions and impact the industry standards. Our goal is to guide the industry to track and reduce its GHG emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030 and reach zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.

About the position

Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to support our freight decarbonization efforts in India. This role will primarily focus on two key areas: emissions accounting and freight electrification, working alongside our India team and SFC’s global technical experts.

The ideal candidate is passionate about climate action, skilled in visual and written communication, and eager to apply their creativity to amplify impactful freight decarbonization stories.

Key responsibilities

• Create engaging content (social media posts, infographics, short videos, visuals, presentations) that communicates our freight decarbonization projects in India.
• Assist in designing materials for internal and external communications, including reports, case studies, newsletters, and event collateral.
• Collaborate with the India and global teams to translate technical insights and data into accessible and compelling stories.
• Support the development and execution of communications plans for project milestones, stakeholder engagements, and pilot launches.
• Maintain and update contact databases, communications trackers, and content libraries.
• Assist with drafting social media posts and website content aligned with SFC’s tone and brand.
• Help organize and document virtual or in-person events (e.g., webinars, roundtables).

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• rently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Design, Media, Environmental Studies, or a related field.Str
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SFC, we're committed to your professional growth. We offer opportunities for skill-building, specialization, and hands-on experience in sustainable freight and logistics. You’ll have access to industry events, and mentorship to support your development.&nb

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apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in interning with Smart Freight Centre.Your application should highlight your skills, relevant coursework or experience, areas of interest, and what you hope to gain from this internship. Please also tell us why you believe you’re a good fit for this role and our mission.