Internship at the European Historic Houses Association

INTERNSHIP 2015

The European Historic Houses Association is looking for an intern, for a period of minimum six months, starting the 1st of July. A small financial compensation is provided. (400 euros)

The Association is the voice, at European level, of 23 national associations, representing together about 50.000 European historic houses to the institutions, the politicians, the media and the enterprises:

• to promote European cooperation regarding the conservation of historic houses and gardens;
• to provide a platform for the exchange of information and support for national historic house associations;
• to promote interest in the historical, aesthetic, educational, environmental, economic and social aspects of historic houses and gardens;
• to promote the extension and improvement of current historic houses, parks, gardens and estates to enable society as a whole to enjoy their attractions, beauty and story.

Profile and Qualifications:

• Excellent command of English and French, both spoken and written. Additional languages are an asset
• Degree in European Affairs, Political Science, History and Cultural Heritage
• Good knowledge of and interested in cultural heritage, European policy and the role of interest groups
• Good communication skills
• Organized, motivated
• Ability to work in a small multi-cultural team

Important!! The candidate must be covered by an internship agreement - convention de stage - which ensures that the internship is done during his education, or once it is completed, not after a one year time period!!

Responsibilities:

• Organize rigorously events, such as the annual General Assembly, which will take place in October
• Administrative and secretarial tasks
• Maintain contact and liaison with member organizations from across Europe
• Monitor EU legislation regarding cultural heritage
• Assist in the coordination of lobby campaigns
• Maintenance and development of the website, social media
• Written skills required:  Annual Activity Report, newsletter, articles…
• Attend and report on external meetings  and conferences (notably in EU institutions)

Application deadline:  12th of June 2015

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Ms Delphine Dupeux (d.dupeux@europeanhistorichouses.eu) before the 12th of June!

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

For more information, please consult www.europeanhistorichouses.eu