Internship at the Austrian Cultural Forum at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC

The Austrian Cultural Forum in Washington DC offers the possibility of doing an unpaid internship for two to six months.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and preparing cultural events of the Cultural Forum
• Internet research and documentation used in planning current and future events of the Cultural Forum
• Administrative duties, such as  handling reservations or administrating contacts
• Design of program booklets with regards to content and form
• Contact with artists, business partners, guests and the press, conducted in German and English
• Active participation in organizing the cultural events, for example, assisting the artists, organizing the catering and welcoming the guests
• Reworking of projects, revising and processing media coverage
• External communication coverage, such as updating the website, creating newsletters
• Support of own projects, drafting speeches

Requirements:

• Student or recent graduate
• American or European citizenship
• Good command of English
• Valid national insurance (accident insurance will be concluded by the employer)
• Interest in cultural work
• Interns need to cover the costs for accommodation, transportation and a valid health insurance in the United States (tip: the Austrian student insurance meets these conditions)

There is no opportunity for continued employment after the expiration of the internship. The application (including a CV) should be sent to the Director of the Cultural Forum Andrea Schrammel: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it