The Opportunity

Join ELIA as our next Events Intern! Gain hands-on experience organising international events that shape the future of higher arts education. Based in Amsterdams vibrant creative hub youllwork alongside a passionate team delivering impactful hybrid and in-person gatherings for students educators and leaders across Europe. This internship offers a dynamic creative environment where youll sharpen your event production communication and technical skillswhile contributing to projects like Creative Skills Week 2025 and the ELIA Leadership Symposium. If youre organised proactive and ready to make your mark in the arts education sector this is the role for you.

Organisation Profile

ELIA is Europes leading multi-disciplinary network in higher education and research. Powered by almost 300 members we are a globally connected knowledge community for peer-learning international collaboration and advocacy. ELIAs work includes the organisation of international events the facilitation of cross-institutional working groups participation in research and innovation projects and the publication of influential policy papers. Based in Amsterdams creative hub A-Lab ELIA is a member association funded through the Creative Europe programme. Our work culture is open and participative with a focus on key outcomes and continuous learning and development

Candidate Profile

Are you interested in developing online hybrid and in- person events for the higher arts education sector Would you like to experiment support and co-create events for students academic staff and leadership teams ELIA is looking for a driven Events Intern to assist in a variety of practical and logistical tasks associated with organising upcoming ELIA events both online and in person. The Events Intern should have some experience in event management and the ability to work independently. Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude are a must. Experience with digital events and video production is preferred.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Events Intern will assist the ELIA Conference Manager Events Coordinator and the ELIA Team with:

• Supporting the logistics production and registration efforts for upcoming ELIA events especially for the Creative Skills Week 2025 and ELIA Leadership Symposium 2025;

• Supporting communication activities related to ELIA events;

• Assisting with the planning of event programmes;

• Preparing event materials (mostly digital);

• Coordinating event documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Higher education qualification in Events Management or a related field;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with diverse groups and cultures;

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office;

• Basic knowledge of video conferencing tools and video production;

• Video editing skills;

• Good technical and IT skills;

• Self-motivated proactive well-organised and efficient;

• Experience and knowledge in event marketing and event communication are appreciated.

What ELIA Offers

• Practical experience at upcoming ELIA events including attending in-person the ELIA Leadership Symposium 2025 in Geneva;

• A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibilities;

• Hands-on knowledge;

• A significant boost to your resume;

• Monthly internship compensation;

• Travel compensation to and from the ELIA office (on in-office days) as well as working-from-home and telephone monthly allowance.

• A unique opportunity to learn about the future of the events industry;

• Fun colleagues and a workplace in Amsterdam within a creative and inspiring environment with the flexibility to work some hours remotely;

• Access to a vast international network in the arts culture and education sectors.

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Events Intern Then wed love to hear about you!