TodaysArt is a network organization that revolves around the presentation and development of adventurous contemporary visual arts, performing arts and emerging culture. Since 2005, TodaysArt has established an impressive international profile through collaborating with – and bringing together – leading and pioneering creators, thinkers, organizations and audiences.
Each year interns are of great value in the realization our annual festivals and other activities. For 2015 we are looking for a communications intern and a production intern to support the general organization of our activities from our The Hague office. You will work with the team on the planning, production and evaluation of its activities, including the TodaysArt.NL Festival (September 25 + 26), festival editions and projects abroad, European network projects, partnerships and commissions and several other activities.
Below you will find brief descriptions of the available internships.
Conditions:
– Applicants: Both Dutch and international applicants are welcomed.
– Workload: Full-time, flexible work schedule possible
– Period: April 1st – October 1st, extensions until December are optional.
– Compensation: To be discussed. Accommodation options for international applicants can be discussed.
What we offer:
– experience in an international non-profit in the field of creative industries, emerging arts and culture;
– to acquire in-depth knowledge of – and gain insight into – various aspects of organizing internationally-leading and innovative events and projects, including production, programming, marketing and realization;
– communication with international organizations and professionals;
– a place where you are able to develop, propose and implement your own ideas;
– a position as an integral member in our small team, and the ability to represent TodaysArt;
– responsibility in several areas;
– a creative, productive, hospitable and inspiring working environment.
Apply:
The application deadline is March 31st. Please send your application (including a motivation letter and CV) to Tim Terpstra. We look forward to hearing from you!
Communications Intern
Tasks and responsibilities:
– assisting in marketing tasks, keeping track of planning, updating websites and social media channels, preparation of newsletters and press materials, communicating with media partners and designers.
– assisting in internal communications regarding marketing, setting-up meetings, managing agendas and contacting colleagues, keeping the internal communication structure (tools and files) up-to-date;
– assisting in external communications with partners and professionals regarding marketing, follow-ups, setting-up and preparing meetings and providing information, replying to emails on the office e-mail;
– assisting in preparing internal and external documents and proposals regarding marketing;
– assisting in administrative tasks (financial, reporting, evaluation) regarding marketing.
You:
– have good language skills in English, Dutch proficiency and/or other languages is a an asset;
– are motivated, eager to expand your capacities and willing to get things done;
– are a flexible, pro-active, independent and structured worker but are not hesitant to ask questions;
– are stress-resistant;
– have good communicative skills and are a team-worker;
– have strong writing and organizational skills;
– have basic knowledge and strong interest in creativity, contemporary arts, music, digital culture;
– are ideally following a creative industries, arts management, culture, music and/or media or similar study (not mandatory);
– are adept at using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel), Google Drive, WordPress and CMS;
– have experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign;
– have web design experience (not mandatory);
– have sound- and/or video editing skills (not mandatory).
Production Intern
Tasks and responsibilities:
– assisting in production tasks (pre-production activities, transport, travel and accommodations, contracts, hospitality, ticketing);
– assisting in internal communications regarding production, setting-up meetings, managing agendas and contacting colleagues, keeping the internal communication structure (tools and files) up-to-date;
– assisting in external communications with partners and professionals regarding production, follow-ups, setting-up and preparing meetings and providing information;
– assisting in preparing internal and external documents regarding production;
– assisting in investigating the achievability and the possibilities of potential projects and events;
– assisting in administrative tasks (financial, reporting, evaluation) regarding production.
You:
– have good language skills in English, Dutch proficiency and/or other languages is a an asset;
– are motivated, eager to expand your capacities and willing to get things done;
– are a flexible, pro-active, independent and structured worker but are not hesitant to ask questions;
– are stress-resistant;
– have good communicative skills and are a team-worker;
– have strong writing and organizational skills;
– have basic knowledge and strong interest in creativity, contemporary arts, music, digital culture;
– are ideally following a creative industries, arts management, culture, music and/or media or similar study (not mandatory);
– ideally have experience in the field of event organization (not mandatory);
– are adept at using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel), Google Drive.
