Poland

Company Name: culture.pl

Position Title: Content Intern

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Position Description:

Interns will work on the premises of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, in the office of the culture.pl project, a website promoting Polish culture abroad.

Content Interns will work for Culture.pl’s English section. Join a dynamic editorial team that will make use of your strengths and interests to develop your online writing & promotion skills. Tasks include:

• Writing & publishing articles
• Social media management
• Promoting content from other portals
• Managing site content
• Visit culture.pl or sftew.com for more information.

Desired Qualifications:

Interns should be passionate about history, Polish culture, and confident about their English writing abilities.

Language Requirements: English only. Polish language skills are welcome, but not mandatory.

Compensation: Unpaid

Housing:

Not provided. Company will help intern to find housing. Approximate cost for three months' rent in a downtown studio apartment is $500-700.

Additional Information:

If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific dates of the internship between May and August.
Number of Positions: 1

U-M Students Have Said:

“I can not think of a better way to learn about Polish culture than to do copy-edit work at a cultural institution. I know that this will only immerse me more into Poland as I transition from confused American to flourishing ex-patriot, and I already feel more comfortable and confident after 5 days in this beautiful city.” - Katie Wilcoxson, 2016

Company Name: Culture.pl

Position Title: Podcast Intern

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Position Description:

Interns will work on the premises of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, in the office of the culture.pl project, a website promoting Polish culture abroad.

Join the Stories From The Eastern West team and contribute to the creation of an immersive, narrative podcast that reveals untold histories from Central and Eastern Europe.

Tasks include:

• Researching stories
• Assisting producers during interviews
• Assisting the team in the studio
• Preparing show notes and additional content
• Visit culture.pl or sftew.com for more information.

Desired Qualifications:

Interns should be passionate about history, Polish culture, and confident about their English writing abilities. An interest in radio or podcasting would be a huge advantage.

Language Requirements: English only. Polish language skills are welcome, but not mandatory.

Compensation: Unpaid

Housing:

Not provided. Company will help intern to find housing. Approximate cost for three months' rent in a downtown studio apartment is $500-700.

Additional Information:

If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific dates of the internship between May and August.

Number of Positions: 1

U-M Students Have Said:

“I have had the opportunity to work with an eclectic and interesting group of people, explore cities and countries that many people have never even heard of, and help develop episodes for my second favorite medium of entertainment – podcasts.” - Michael Keller, 2017

Position Description: The Museum Education Department internship programme offers in-depth insight into the workings of a growing and dynamic organisation. Interns are fully immersed in the everyday workings of the Museum. This allows them to gain practical experience in a thriving cultural institution whilst focusing on the preservation of Jewish and Holocaust memory in both a Polish and international context. The exact structure of each individual internship programme is agreed in advance between the Museum and the intern and varies depending on the time of year that the internship will take place as well as the skills and qualifications of the intern.

Please review https://galiciainterns.wordpress.com to see past interns’ experiences. 

Desired Qualifications: Interns should be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate or postgraduate university programme in a relevant subject (such as Jewish or religious studies, Holocaust and genocide studies, history, anthropology, social sciences, tourism or cultural management), or be able to demonstrate significant interest in the field. All applicants for the internship programme should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the work and mission of the Galicia Jewish Museum.

Language Requirements: English only. Polish, German, or French may be helpful.

Internship Dates: If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific internship dates between June 1st and August 15th for a minimum of 8 weeks. Interns will work approximately 30-35 hours/week.

Additional Information: Galicia Jewish Museum will provide logistical support where appropriate, including letters of invitation for visa applications if required.

Number of Positions Available: 2

Duration: If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific dates of the internship between May and August.

Number of Positions: 1

Responsibilities:

• Proofreading and editing English language texts
• Communication with participants and partners
• Organizing travel and accommodation arrangements
• Creating the program schedule and various other materials

Compensation:

• Unpaid
• Company will help intern to find housing, if desired

Language Requirements: Polish language skills are desired, but not required.

Desired Professional Skills/Specialties:

• Academic knowledge of Jewish history and culture OR German studies OR East European studies.
  
• Experience with proofreading/editing texts.
  

Duration: This is a 8-10 week internship. If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific dates of the internship between May and August.

Number of Positions: 1

Responsibilities:

• Proofreading and making English-language materials to be used in educational workshops for schoolchildren (i.e. use oral history testimonies to make educational videos)
• Assisting with workshop design and preparation
• Writing and distributing promotional materials
• Supporting workshops - applicant may lead workshop if qualified

Compensation:

• Unpaid
• POLIN will assist with finding housing upon request from the student intern.

Language Requirements: Polish language skills are desired, but not required.

Desired Professional Skills/Specialties:

• Applicant should have strong communication and writing skills, preferably with experience proofreading/editing texts.
  
• Experience with creating or running workshops is desired.
  
• Knowledge of Jewish OR Polish history and culture is desired.
  

Position Description: Interns will assist the Programs Officers and EdUSA Manager with administrative work tied to the academic programs, including:

• Assist the Executive Director with administrative work tied to academic exchange programs between Poland and the US
• Serve as an important source on higher education in the US by advising incoming and prospective grantees from Poland interested in doing a Fulbright in the US and assisting with pre-departure orientation
• Coordinate the organization and logistics of the Commission's advising center
• Assist in proofreading grant and legal documents
• Update and maintain databases of contacts and grantees
• Promote the Fulbright Commission using various social media platforms
• Perform statistical analyses on academic and financial sources to help develop federal grant proposals
• Gain unique insights into how public diplomacy is furthered through higher education

Desired Qualifications:

Interns should have excellent communication and writing skills, as well as a strong interest in Central Europe, international relations, or diplomacy. An ideal intern should be equipped with IT skills, project management skills, and the ability to work as part of a small team. It is also helpful for interns to have a good understanding of US high schools and universities.

Language Requirements: English only

Compensation: Unpaid

Housing: Not provided. Company will help intern to find housing, if desired.

Additional Information:

This internship will be 4 weeks long. If offered the position, interns and their supervisor will decide on specific dates of the internship between May and August.

Number of Positions: 1-2

Company Name: The Tatra Museum

Position Title: Communications and Events Internship

Location: Zakopane, Poland

Position Description:

The intern should have strong interest in cultural heritage issues. He/she will take part in preparing and introducing events and exhibitions as well as working with the public. He/she will be involved in all activities concerning communicating on behalf of the museum, to the media and to the public, and will also have the opportunity to conduct his/her own project in the field.

The intern will:

• Prepare, schedule and post content in various channels
• Monitor social media web analytics on a weekly basis and provide reports of growth
• Participate in meetings, conference calls, and media interviews
• Support special events
• Innovate new ideas for promotional plan and social media campaigns
• Plan and implement English language tours

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience in events planning, experience in website and social media planning, organizational skills.

Language Requirements: English Only.

Compensation: Unpaid

Housing: Housing not provided, but assistance in finding housing will be offered

Additional Information:

Dates are ideally between July 1st-August 31st (other dates may also be considered). 6-8 Hours a day, 5 days a week.

Number of Positions: 1