Internship Vacancy: EUNIC Netherlands

EUNIC Netherlands is a network comprising European national cultural institutes and representations in the Netherlands. The organization works to develop unique multilateral cultural projects and initiatives, fostering meaningful cultural and artistic relations between the Dutch cultural sector and European counterparts. EUNIC promotes sustainable creative exchanges and supports equality while standing against exclusion and injustice.

The intern will support the administration and visibility of the cluster's projects in the Netherlands. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn from and collaborate with European cultural institutes and the cultural departments of embassies, each with its cultural nuances and operational models. Interns will attend cluster board meetings and play a key role in managing and stimulating cultural collaborations and projects.

This internship is ideal for students residing in the ‘Randstad’ area who can commit to a 6-month period from February to July 2025. It is particularly suited for those studying European Studies, Cultural Studies, Project/Event Management, Communications, or Marketing.

Interns are expected to be present three days a week, with the possibility of remote work. Physical presence is required on specific dates for office visits and events. A stipend is available for this internship. Students from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The primary language of the internship is English.

• Deadline of application: November 15, 2024
• Duration of internship: January – June 2025
• Type of function: part-time (3 days a week)
• Internship fee: a monthly remuneration of €400, excluding specific travel costs
• Skills development: additional opportunities for training or (language) courses offered
• Location: Randstad area, at one of the members of EUNIC NL. See a full list of members below

Support Project Delivery

• Assist with the organization, marketing, and communication of cluster projects (e.g., European Literature Night, European Day of Languages).
• Participate in developing new projects and partnerships.
• Help create promotional materials and visibility tools for EUNIC.
• Encourage members and partners to submit content for the website and keep it updated.
• Respond to project-related inquiries from EUNIC members and partners.
• Create content for the website and newsletter.

Administrative and Communications Support

• Plan and organize monthly EUNIC NL cluster meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas and send invitations to members.
• Distribute meeting reminders and minutes.
• Manage inquiries from members.
• Organize elections for cluster presidency.
• Maintain the members’ mailing list.
• Share relevant updates with EUNIC Global and other clusters.
• Assist in drafting reports and applications for new projects in collaboration with EUNIC members.

Interested candidates should submit a complete application, including a CV and a motivation letter, to intern@eunic-netherlands.eu. Address the application to Simon de Leeuw and include “EUNIC Netherlands Internship Application” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024, at 23:59 CEST. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants will be notified between November 18 and 27, with online interviews scheduled for the first week of December.

In 2024, EUNIC Netherlands counted the following 21 embassies and institutes among its members:

Alliance Francaise Pays-Bas
British Council NL
Czech Center
DutchCulture
Embassy of Austria
Embassy of Estonia
Embassy of Greece
Embassy of Hungary
Embassy of Malta
Embassy of Slovenia
Embassy of Spain
Embassy of Switzerland
Goethe Institut Niederlande
Institut français NL
Instituto Cervantes Utrecht
Istituto Italiano di Cultura Amsterdam
Litouws Cultureel Centrum
Romanian Cultural Institute Brussels
The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux
Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond
Yunus Emre Institute