Vacancies

We are looking for an intern who can support our Communications team. The Communications team at the Prince Claus Fund, working closely with each team at the organisation, oversees and manages all external communications of the Fund, its brand and storytelling.

We have a lot of exciting developments coming and the internship will include tasks such as social media content creation, new Awardee cohort announcements, and media monitoring.

Tasks

• Coming up with creative and exciting content for our social media channels and newsletters;

• Closely monitoring social media channels and following Dutch and International news and social media;

• Preparing and planning the 2025 Seed Award announcement in close collaboration with the Communications Coordinator;

• Researching inspiring and impactful artist stories to feature on our website.

Qualities and qualifications we're looking for

• Fluent English - excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required;

• Pursuing a degree in communications/journalism, marketing or related field preferred;

• Experience with social media and content creation;

• Efficient, quick, resourceful, pro-active, self-motivated, stress-resistant and able to work with a team in a fast-paced environment;

• Excellent organisational skills and detail-oriented;

• Affinity to arts, culture and social justice issues.

Benefits

The Communications intern will gain extensive knowledge about the Fund’s network of outstanding artists, thinkers, cultural organisations and collaborators, which offers great networking opportunities. The Communications department offers a supportive, interactive team environment that allows interns to learn about multiple aspects of the Fund.

Duration and compensation

We are looking for an intern starting from June 2025, preferably for 6 months and for (at least) 3 days a week. The Prince Claus Fund provides an allowance of €500,-- gross per month based on a 32-hour internship. The allowance is based on the amount of working hours, hence fewer working hours will translate into a lower allowance.

Only currently enrolled students are able to apply. If you are not a student but would like to be involved in the work of the Fund, you can also apply to be a volunteer. Volunteers receive a maximum net amount of €190,-- per month.

Diversity and inclusion

The Prince Claus Fund strives to be an inclusive environment and is fully committed to this in the recruitment, selection and placement of staff. All interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender are welcome to apply and will be considered equally. The Prince Claus Fund believes that diversity and inclusion among the staff is critical to its success and wants to enhance the diversity of its workforce to reflect the world we live in.

Please be aware that applicants must possess a valid BSN number and be based in the Netherlands, as this is not a remote position.

How to apply?

To apply, kindly submit your motivation letter and CV in English to Laura Urbo, Communications Manager, via vacancy@princeclausfund.nl, using the subject line "Internship Communications," no later than 12 May 2025. Interviews will be scheduled on Thursday, 22 May, so please keep this date flexible should you apply for this position.

Have any questions?

Reach out to a member of our Communications team.