About Liberties
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) is a Berlin-based watchdog that safeguards the human rights of everyone in the European Union.
We work on multiple human rights issues, including free speech, data protection, the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence for human rights, media freedom and the freedom of civil society organizations to do their work.
In our EU-wide campaigns, we work closely with our network of members in Brussels and across 20 EU countries, or with other international nonprofits, including Greenpeace, Transparency International or Amnesty International. Our campaign initiatives involve intensive research, legal analysis, advocacy work, or media outreach and digital communications. For this we produce a significant amount of in-depth reports, policy recommendations, researches, press materials or social media content.
Liberties is also leading the initiative to reshape human rights narratives. In practice, we help other organizations boost their messaging through e-learning courses, issue-specific guides and workshops.
The Liberties life
The Liberties team is small but nimble, combining dynamic new communications strategies with deep expertise in European human rights issues. Part of our strength comes from our diversity – although we are based in Berlin, our staff comes from across Europe and the world.
Our team is collaborative, supportive, and serious in our mission, but our work environment encourages a light-hearted atmosphere, extending from our physical offices to our remote workspaces. We value close cooperation – working together in small teams, using collaborative tools and combining expertise in advocacy and strategic communications. Your ideas are always appreciated and considered, and you will have a direct hand in the projects and campaigns we work on.
Our Berlin headquarters is located in the heart of Germany’s capital.
Meet our team
We are a team of passionate, dedicated advocacy and communications professionals from all walks of life. We are Europeans and non-Europeans, lawyers and philosophers, dog people and cat people. But although we come from diverse backgrounds, we share the belief that human rights should be enjoyed by all. Meet the entire Liberties team here.
Who we’re looking for
Liberties strives to maintain a diverse team made up of individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life, without regard to any legally protected statuses. We value dedicated professionals who are open to learning and growing in their roles. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented communities.
- Requirements: Ideal applicants are master students with a solid background in Public Law and/or European Studies. Applicants interested in digital rights are expected to have a background in Technology and Law/Society, Social Data Science or similar fields.
- Time Commitment: Maximum 3 months, 20 hours per week.
- Conditions: Internships are on a voluntary basis; no payment is provided.
- Application procedure: Send a cover letter explaining your background, your motivation, and your expectations to o.reich@liberties.eu.
- Application period: On an ongoing basis.
If you're a young professional without an active student status and interested in volunteering with us, please contact us to explore the available opportunities.
What we offer
A unique learning experience at a mid-sized NGO where interns can do meaningful work and can get the supervision they need to flourish.
