WE ARE HIRING! Festival & FIERCE intern – spring 2025 | Paris | DL: 21/03

We are looking for an intern to join our Festival & FIERCE team.

European Alternatives is seeking an intern for our FIERCE project. The position can be either part-time or full-time, starting as soon as possible, ideally from March 31st.

We believe that internships should be a paid and enriching first step into the professional world. European Alternatives provides a positive learning environment for all interns and volunteers and supports the European Quality Charter on Internships.

Profile we are looking for

• Experience in event organization.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector is highly valued.
• Commitment to feminist values is essential, along with an understanding of intersectional feminism and activism against anti-gender/far-right movements.
• Fluency in French (mandatory) and English; additional languages are appreciated.
• Serious, committed, and proactive.
• Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability skills (working in an intercultural environment).
• Initiative-driven mindset.
• Patience and flexibility.
• Availability during the festival weekend from June 5th to 8th.

Responsabilities

1. Assisting with the organization of the upcoming edition of the TRANSEUROPA festival
Theme: “Les Marges en Feu!” 🔥 (June 5-8, 2025)

Your tasks will vary depending on your skills and experience, but they may include:

• Liaising with speakers and artists
• Coordinating with venues
• Organizing materials and documents
• Managing volunteers
• Working within the care team
• Co-facilitating activities
• Proofreading documents and supporting communication
• Conducting research

2. Supporting our transnational feminist research and alliance-building project « FIERCE ».

• Assisting with the preparation of our final in-person event at the European Parliament in Brussels (June 24th)
• Helping organize our online meetings for the transnational feminist community
• Supporting report writing

What we offer

• Work from our Paris office at Hôtel de Ville
• Paid internship (in line with legal regulations for internships exceeding two months)
• Internship agreement with your academic institution
• Decision-making participation alongside the team and supervisors
• Flexible working hours based on team schedules
• A tailored work plan based on your skills and interests
• Understanding of NGO operations and cultural/political festival organization
• Participation in international online events
• Potential international travel for project-related events

How to apply

To apply, please email info@euroalter.com with the subject “DEMANDE DE STAGE” by March 21st.

Your application should include:
– Your CV
– A one-page motivation letter
– Your availability
(Feel free to apply in French or English.)

Who we are?

European Alternatives is a transnational NGO advocating for democracy, equality, and culture beyond nation-states, imagining, demanding, and implementing alternatives for a sustainable future.

Our core values:

Transnational & Local: We believe local and regional initiatives benefit from crossing national borders.

Transdisciplinary: We embrace diverse expertise and perspectives to generate alternatives.

Creative & Experimental: We harness the power of arts and culture to unleash imagination.

Open, Inclusive & Feminist: We stand for cultural openness and diversity as prerequisites for sustainable alternatives.

Empowerment & Participation: We create networking spaces and ensure our activities promote co-creation and participation.

Anti-Eurocentrism: We engage with global perspectives to build new alternatives.

We are committed to diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Even if you don’t belong to these groups, we would still love to receive your application! And if you know someone who does, encourage them to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!