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Internship Logistics

Basecamp Licata
Full-time
Intern / Student
400 € per month

Your mission

Please note: This job posting is in English, as English is the working language at our Basecamp in Licata. Good English skills are required for the position.

As an intern in Logistics, you will support the Basecamp Management in Licata (Sicily) in the organization and implementation of all logistical processes on land. The internship offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience in logistics, NGO work and civilian sea rescue and to actively contribute to our rotations.

Logistics & Basecamp
  • Support the provisioning of the ship (food, material, equipment)
  • Assistance with crew arrivals, departures, transfers and accommodation
  • Getting to know cooperations with local suppliers, port authorities and service providers
  • Support in the daily operation of the basecamp (infrastructure, supplies, safety and practical skills)
  • Support the coordination and collection of materials, parcels and ship parts when needed
Team & Coordination
  • Supporting the onboarding and integration of new volunteers
  • Assisting with task distribution and coordination within the Basecamp team
  • Communication with basecamp management, ship’s crew and other stakeholders & participation in relevant team meetings (onsite, online)
Rotations & Administration
  • Assistance with standby duties during active SAR rotations
  • Monitor the vessel's status and remain available for operational needs when required
  • Support post-rotation logistics, including restocking and preparing accommodation
  • Assist with procurement, inventory management and basic administrative tasks
  • Support basic accounting and budget documentation according to established procedures

Your profile

  • Some previous work, volunteer or practical experience and a willingness to learn
  • Strong interest in logistics and/or humanitarian work
  • A reliable, proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Ability to work in a team, flexibility and resilience even with changing priorities
  • Fluent English skills, italian language skills is an asset
  • Comfort with practical and physical work
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Driving licence B, BE is an asset
  • Experience in logistics, operations, administration or an NGO/humanitarian environment desirable

Why us?

  • Duration: 3 months, full-time (40 hours/week)
  • Location: Sea-Eye Basecamp in Licata, Sicily
  • Working hours: regular working hours apply in general; occasional work in the evenings or on weekends may be required when needed.
  • Accommodation and meals are provided
  • Travelcosts to and from the basecamp will be covered
  • Internship remuneration included  
  • Available internship periods:
      –    04.01. – 04.03.2027 – Shipyard
      –    01.03. – 15.04.2027  
      –    13.04. – 13.07.2027
      –    12.07. – 12.10.2027
      –    12.10. – 26.12.2027
    Please indicate in your application which period you would like to apply for.

About us

We are a humanitarian aid organisation founded in 2015 to put an end to standing idly by whilst people die in the Mediterranean. With our rescue vessel, we search for people in distress along the world’s deadliest migration route and fight against the daily loss of life at sea. Because we firmly believe: 

“Every life counts!”

Diverse perspectives enrich our team. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who face structural discrimination.