Program Intern
Poetry International Foundation is a literary organization with the goal of drawing attention to poetry from both the Netherlands and abroad and promoting international exchange between poets, poetry translators, experts, and enthusiasts. Our main activity is the Poetry International Festival, which annually presents a wide range of renowned poets and emerging talents from world poetry. The festival program includes readings, workshops, musical performances, panel discussions, and interviews. The organization is located in the centre of Rotterdam.
Job Description
For the organization of the C. Buddingh' Prize and support of the programming for the 55th Poetry International Festival, we are looking for a motivated programming intern. The tasks include:
- Organizing the annual C. Buddingh' Prize
- General support in organizing and executing festival programs
- Helping with the practical development of programs
- Assisting with distributing and collecting translations
- Drafting schedules
- Communicating with poets and other involved artists
- Carrying out a relevant internship research project is also a possibility.
The internship runs from January 2025 through June 2025, with the exact period and (number of) days per week to be discussed.
What we ask
- You have an affinity for festivals and (international) poetry;
- You are available at least three days per week and willing to work full-time during the festival (May/June);
- You are organized, work independently, accurately, and proactively;
- You are flexible, communicative, and stress-resistant, able to maintain a good overview, and are curious;
- You have an excellent command of both Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in another language (Turkish, Arabic, French, German, Chinese) is a plus.
- You are well-versed in social media, and you enjoy writing;
- You are pursuing an HBO or university degree in Language and Literature, Cultural Studies/Creative Writing, or another relevant field such as (Digital) Communication and/or Marketing or Event Management.
What we offer
We offer an internship allowance. You will receive guidance and work with people who have been active in the field for years, in a pleasant and informal atmosphere. Last but not least: you will have access to all programs before and during the festival!
Interested?
If you are interested in this internship, please send your motivation letter and CV by email or as a video to Fleur Jeras (jeras@poetry.nl) before December 2, 2024.
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