AI Associate (internship)

Nordic Sustainability is a value-based consultancy firm working at the intersection of strategy and sustainability. Based on a deep understanding of the systemic changes necessary and the underlying science, our company’s purpose is to help public and private sector organisations make better decisions and transform their organisations towards true sustainable practices.

We are looking for an AI Associate dedicated to advance our work at the intersection of AI and sustainability, supporting the integration of artificial intelligence across our projects and operations. As an AI Associate, you'll be at the heart of our AI adoption working with senior colleagues day-to-day to advance our use of AI for international operations and commercial products. You will serve as a full-time member of our team and receive day-to-day coaching in a culture that is focused on direct and clear feedback.

About us

We are a team of professionals with solid competencies within management consulting and sustainability. What makes us a team is our shared ambition to have a deep, positive impact while also keeping ourselves accountable as a company. We are ambitious on behalf of our clients and we measure ourselves by those same standards. Our name is Nordic Sustainability for a reason. We believe that by working according to the Nordic standards of work-life balance, we become better colleagues and advisors.

Your mindset

• You always seek to deliver the highest quality possible and continuously push the envelope on what you can deliver
• You are a team player that can handle a diverse set of tasks - both the ones that challenge you and the ones you can do in your sleep
• You are proactive and not afraid to offer your perspective on how to best approach the project at hand

Your competencies

• Previous experience from a data science or AI role
• Creative mindset and an ability to seek out solutions proactively and independently
• Skilled in Claude Code, excel, and general AI tools
• Written English at a native or comparable level. Fluency in Danish is an asset, but not a requirement
• Good interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude

Your responsibilities

• Build, support, and evaluate AI models, tools, and workflows
• Explore emerging use cases within AI for both commercial and operational priorities
• Help embed AI throughout the businessin close collaboration with senior colleagues
• Support the operational steering of AI agents, workflows, and general AI literacy at Nordic Sustainability

We offer

• Real experience with AI integrations into a business that operates across borders and at the forefront of its field. You will be considered a regular team member with real valid impact on the projects you work on.
• A flat hieratic structure with an approachable management
• Tailormade development plan focusing on your learning curve and goals.
• 4-5 day work weeks, depending on business demand, with flexibility around working hours and the possibility of partial remote work (1-2 days/week).
• Affordable vegetarian/vegan lunch scheme
• Beautiful office facilities located in the centre of Copenhagen near public transport and a young international team where social activities are supported and prioritised

Requirements

You must be studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the European Union. We do not accept candidates who have already graduated or will be graduating during the internship.

• If you are not a Danish student, you must be able to acquire a valid work permit that allows for Danish employment prior to the starting date
• The internship is planned to start in early January and will last for approximately six months. You must be able to work in office during the full internship
• You live in Copenhagen or are willing to relocate for the duration of the internship. We unfortunately are not able to offer any relocation support.
• You must be able to acquire a Danish CPR and a Danish bank account prior to your starting date.

Any application that does not fulfil these requirements will not be considered for the position.

The internship is paid. The monthly salary is approximately €1,100.

Interested candidates should do the following:

Upload your CV and write a short (one page) cover letter, expressing your motivation to do the internship and how you fit the company professionally and as a person. Try to link to projects you have done in the past and be clear about the most important attributes you will bring to Nordic Sustainability.

Deadline: Sunday October 25 at 23.59 CEST

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we expect to run the recruitment fast.

Please note: Selected candidates will subsequently be asked to prepare a case test for the interview process.

We encourage people of any gender (binary or non-binary) and of all places and backgrounds to apply for these positions.