Are you passionate about cultural heritage and want to share your passion with hundreds of young people across Europe and beyond? Would you like to gain relevant work experience in one of Europe’s leading organisations for cultural heritage? Do you want insight into the issues and work surrounding cultural heritage, its policies and management on an international level?

The programme:
The ESACH / Europa Nostra Internship Programme is aimed at raising and promoting the voice of students and young professionals in the field of cultural heritage in Europe and beyond. This professionalisation programme is run by Europa Nostra and will be located at its offices in The Hague or Brussels (or remotely). As a highly qualified student, the intern will be able to work in one of the leading European NGOs in the field of cultural heritage. The programme shall be complemented by participation in capacity-building events in order to equip the candidate with learning and networking opportunities for career development on the international level. 

About:
ESACH is an international network of European students and young professionals working within cultural heritage. We are volunteers working towards enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration amongst cultural heritage students and young professionals through networking and sharing knowledge.

Covering 40 countries, Europa Nostra is the most representative heritage network in Europe. The organisation campaigns to save Europe’s endangered monuments, sites and landscapes, in particular through the 7 Most Endangered programme, run in partnership with the European Investment Bank Institute. It celebrates excellence through the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. It also contributes to the formulation and implementation of European strategies and policies related to heritage, through a structured dialogue with European Institutions.

Description of the position:
The intern will be responsible for:

• Developing new and existing collaboration projects between ESACH and Europa Nostra, such as the Heritage Ambassadors programme or the Youth Taskforce,  
• Assisting Europa Nostra with the recruiting, developing and nurturing relations with young members and developing related outreach projects, 
• Supporting the institutionalisation of ESACH as a legally based European organisation, building a network with other European youth organisations,
• Joining the ESACH team and representing our association with Europa Nostra

Requirements:

• Self-motivated, creative individual with the capacity to propose and implement small projects, working independently as well as part of a team
• Current Bachelors, Masters or PhD student in a relevant field (proof of University enrolment will be required)
• Current Bachelors, Masters or PhD student in a relevant field (proof of University enrolment will be required)
• Excellent command of English language is a must; good command of French or other European languages will be an asset
• Demonstrated passion for cultural heritage
• Computer literacy (G Suite, Microsoft Word/Excel)
• Social media and graphic design skills, including basic web editing, will be an asset
• Accuracy and flexibility
• Previous collaboration and participation in ESACH will be valued

Facts:

• Monthly allowance of € 300, some compensation for travel expenses and eligibility for ERASMUS+ funding
• On-location internship in Europa Nostra’s offices in The Hague or Brussels (if the situation allows it) or remotely.
• Duration between 3 and 6 months 
• Starting date is flexible, to be defined by selected applicant and Europa Nostra
• Up to 3 positions per year   

Applications:
Send your application, including a CV, a motivation letter on your vision for ESACH, and a writing sample in English, to [email protected] and  [email protected] for the attention of Ms. Manon Richard. Recommendation letters will be accepted but are not required. Pre-selected applicants will be invited to an online interview with Manon Richard, ESACH President and Vice-President.

Deadline for application: 8 December 2020. 

Please refer all questions to [email protected].

Note: Depending on the pandemic situation in January 2021 the first position might be eligible as a telework position. 

ESACH Talks are an interactive, fast-paced event that provides a platform for sharing knowledge amongst students and young professionals working within cultural heritage studies. At the same time, the talks can serve as a meeting point for institutions and young people, where dialogue and involvement is encouraged on both sides. To make things more interesting, each presentation lasts five minutes, and must accompanied by a slide presentation. You can choose to present the work alone or as a team.

The December session will take place online, and it will be centred on the the contribution of cultural heritage in sustainable development. Participation is open to all ESACH members.

• Topics: young and innovative perspectives on the role of cultural heritage for sustainable development, such as: the contribution of culture to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the New Urban Agenda and the Urban Agenda for the EU, sustainable management strategies, sustainable urban practices, such as urban agriculture or the creative reuse of historic buildings, and traditional and Indigenous knowledge and practices, and their role in achieving sustainable development.
• Date: Wednesday 16th December 2020, 7pm CET.
• Keynote speaker: Jan Schultheiß, Urban Agenda for the EU, German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community.

Not a member? Not a problem! Membership is free and you can become a member just to participate in the Talks. Interested members must submit a 300 word abstract and short bibliography about the topics highlighted above. Presenters will be selected by the ESACH Coordination Committee, in coordination with key partners. The presentations will have the option to be published in the European Heritage Tribune!

The deadline for submitting an abstract is 8th December 2020. If you have any questions, visit www.esach.org. You can register as an attendant to the event on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/115988760505