ELIA seeks new Research Intern

Position: Research Intern
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 4 to 6 months, 24/32 hours a week (FTE 0.6 / 0.8)
Start Date: September 2021
Application Deadline: 27 August 2021

Are your passionate about international relations and the arts? Does gathering information and writing an analysis appeal to you? Join the ELIA team as our Research Intern. Hone your research and analysis skills, develop your writing and apply!

ELIA is looking for a highly motivated intern for an upcoming research project. As a European based network of art universities, we want to look more deeply at our global presence and connectivity. This research project will target the current membership to answer questions about topics of global connection and international reach and the needs of our members in this regard.

Create research questions and make a comprehensive analysis together with us. The research project can be part of your thesis or current study programme (not a requirement).

Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about international relations, doing research and with an interest in the arts. Be part of a dynamic team that facilitates a network of art universities and academies in Europe and beyond.

The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, passion for qualitative and quantitative data and data analysis, excellent English writing skills and a strong motivation to find answers.

The Research Intern must be able to work independently, think critically and work to tight deadlines.

Organisation profile
ELIA is a globally connected European network of art universities and academies that provides a dynamic platform for professional exchange and development in higher arts education. With over 260 members in 48 countries, it represents over 300.000 students in all art disciplines. ELIA is based in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

The Research Intern will assist the ELIA Team as follows: :

• Co-develop the research project around the topic of ELIA’s global connectivity.
• Provide input to, and work with, ELIA’s Global Taskforce.
• Run the research using tools such as surveys and focus groups.
• Analyse results of the research and write overviews/reports.
• Provide a final report with the results of the project.

Requirements

• Higher education qualification in International Relations, Market Research, Business Administration, Marketing, or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with different groups and cultures.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, well-organised, efficient.
• Experience with research and with conducting surveys is a pre.

What ELIA offers

• The opportunity to advance your research and skills (the project might qualify as a final internship project in your degree).
• A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibility.
• Access to a dynamic, active international network of arts education professionals.
• A monthly internship compensation, on the base of the weekly hours agreed.
• The chance to be part of a dynamic team working in the renowned creative hub, A-Lab in Amsterdam (work will be remote and on location).
• The opportunity to experience the workings of an international network in the arts, culture and education world at close hand.

Application Procedure
Please apply in English by e-mail, enclosing a CV and motivation letter to jobs@elia-artschools.org.

ELIA strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We aim for the make-up of our team to be diverse and representative of society. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.