We are looking for an intern!

16 / 01 / 2025
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The NDPC secretariat is looking for a dynamic and efficient student or graduate in international relations, cultural management, project management, organisational governance, or other relevant study fields (Bachelor’s or Master’s)!

 

As an aspiring intern,

you’re ideally a student or recent graduate in international relations, cultural management, project management, organisational governance or other relevant study field . We are ready to train you, but your toolkit of skills should include:

  • A passionate drive for continuous learning and excelling;
  • A team player attitude, strong communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • At least C1 level in both written and spoken English (working language)
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications;
  • An independent, proactive personality

 

The main tasks of the intern:

  • Assisting in administrative tasks (e.g., meeting coordination, document management, preparation of reports, communication handling)
  • Assisting the development of the project applications ( e.g. research and analysis related to the creative industries sector)
  • Creative input ( e.g. brainstorming sessions, design assistance, feedback gathering)
  • Assisting in the event organisation ( e.g. event planning, logistics management, project monitoring);
  • Other day-to-day tasks of the secretariat.

 

We offer:

  • Varied and interesting tasks with relevant training;
  • Work experience in an international organisation;
  • Professional, friendly, open-minded and supportive team;
  • We can accommodate your academic schedule with flexible work hours. Your education remains a priority as you contribute to our team;
  • Lovely office in the old town of Riga;
  • You may get academic credit from your institution of higher education for the internship. Check with your university to confirm their academic credit policy for internships;  
  • The internship is unpaid, all costs must be borne by either the intern or traineeship support programme (for example, Erasmus+, if you are not a local).

The internship setup is flexible – this can also be a remote or hybrid internship. It can be part-time or full-time depending on the requirements of your university or other arrangements. The internship should preferably start in March 2025, but we can also negotiate internships in later semesters. The internship duration is a minimum of 12-16 weeks with a minimum total of 160 working hours or more if your university or the traineeship support programme (Erasmus+ for example) requires so.

 

How to apply:

Send your short CV and a letter of motivation (max. 1 x A4 page in length as PDF) to explain why you are applying for the position, and how your experience and interests fits the requirements. Both documents need to be in English.

Send the documents by 10 February 2025 (end of day) to info@ndpculture.org with the topic “Intern.”

If you have any questions about being an intern at the NDPC, you can contact our former intern (now employee) Giulia at giulia@ndpculture.org.

 

About us:

The Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture is an international governmental organisation supporting the cultural and creative sector (CCS). Since 2010, the NDPC has served as a regional focal point connecting policy makers, experts, and practitioners in the field. NDPC mission is to strengthen the strategic role of CCS in sustainable development across the region. Currently, the activity area covers 10 countries and the Secretariat’s office is based in Riga, Latvia.