ELIA Seeks Communications Intern

Join the ELIA Team!

Position: ELIA Communications Intern 

Location: Amsterdam (hybrid, in-office and remote) 

Duration: 4 to 6 months, 32 hours a week (FTE 0.8) 

Start Date: Early August 2024

Deadline for applications: 3 July 2024     

Organisation profile  ELIA is a globally connected European network of art schools that provides a dynamic platform for professional exchange and development in higher arts education. With over 285 members in 54 countries, it represents over 350,000 students in all art disciplines.  Advocating for higher arts education, ELIA empowers and creates new opportunities for its members while also collaborating with partner networks around the world. www.elia-artschools.org  

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the arts and communication. Be part of a dynamic team highly proficient in running ground-breaking events, advocating for arts education at European level and hosting relevant conversations and knowledge exchange with members of the higher arts education community.  

ELIA is looking for a highly motivated intern to join the Communications Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in the arts and education sectors, excellent English writing skills, a marketing sensibility, social media savviness and preferably graphic design and/or media skills.   

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

Responsibilities:

The Communications Intern will assist the ELIA Team with: 

Writing articles and case studies outlining the wonderfully impactful work of our members and projects 

Managing our social media schedule and content 

Editing and managing website copy  Creating targeted social media posts and campaigns 

Developing marketing campaigns for the ELIA signature events 

Attending and documenting high profile events relevant to the arts education sector  Liaising with external designers and agencies to create digital assets 

Create content and digital assets for the website and ELIA monthly newsletter 

Proof-reading   Image selection and managing our Student Showcase. 

Assisting the ELIA team to deliver high quality projects, events and resources which will benefit our members   

Requirements :

Higher education qualification in Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Marketing in the Cultural sector, Cultural Management or similar 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with different groups and cultures 

Working user knowledge of MS Office  Media and graphic design skills are preferable but not essential 

Candidates should be creative-thinkers, self-motivated, well-organised   

What ELIA offers:

A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibility 

Access to a dynamic, active international network of arts education professionals 

The opportunity to advance your writing, communications and media skills 

A monthly internship compensation, based on the weekly hours agreed 

Travel compensation to and from the ELIA office (on in-office days) 

The chance to be part of a dynamic team working in the renowned creative hub, A-Lab in Amsterdam 

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 Derville Quigley, Communications Manager, at derville.quigley@elia-artschools.org. 

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Interviews will take place during the following two weeks.

ELIA strives to be an equal opportunities employer and to see that the make-up of its staff is diverse and representative of society. ELIA welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

NB: living in Amsterdam is very expensive and accommodation can be hard to find. Please consider this when applying from outside The Netherlands. Candidates must have a valid work permit for the Netherlands (according to Dutch Labour Law).

We look forward to hearing from you.