Leiden&Partners is responsible for positioning, representing, and marketing the Leiden region, ensuring that it attracts future residents, business visitors, tourists, companies and talent. The Leiden Convention Bureau (LCB), as a division of Leiden&Partners, is responsible for marketing the region as an international convention destination and proactively attracting (inter)national conferences for the area. Within the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), the Leiden Convention Bureau focuses primarily on congresses and events that are linked to the scientific DNA of the region and Leiden as the City of Science.
What is expected of you?
We are looking for interns who want to help build, maintain and improve the activities and relationships of the Leiden Convention Bureau and contribute to positioning Leiden as a City of Science. We are looking for someone who can identify what needs to be done and provide operational support to the Conference Account Managers in their day-to-day work.
As an intern at the Leiden Convention Bureau, you will be a fully-fledged member of our team. This gives you the opportunity to take initiative, meaning you will have your own tasks and responsibilities and will therefore need to be able to work independently.
As an intern you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Copywriting: writing articles in both English and Dutch, as well as working on webpages.
- Filming: from concept to video editing for our various channels. Topics may range from interviews to impressions of conferences.
- Developing an editorial calendar.
- Scheduling and conducting interviews with ambassadors of Leiden, City of Science.
- Working with our CMS.
- Content design: designing graphics for our online channels.
- Additionally, there is room to express your own interests, and where possible, you can also take on tasks in these areas.
- You will receive training and support throughout your internship. If you need to complete a research project for your studies, we can facilitate this (and have done so successfully in the past).
Who are we looking for?
- You are a third- or fourth-year student in an HBO or university programme, such as Marketing and Communication, Journalism, Multimedia Design, Tourism or Event Management.
- Any HBO or university programme is acceptable, as long as you possess the right skills.
- We are open to offering the internship as a work experience placement.
- You are available for approximately 20 weeks.
- You are enthusiastic about the work we do.
- You have a hands-on mentality.
- You are organised and able to work independently.
- You are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- You have to be fluent in Dutch.
- You have a good command of English.
What we can offer you:
- Working in a non-profit organisation with creative and enthusiastic staff.
- Leiden&Partners typically has between four and eight interns. Having multiple interns creates a lively work environment with plenty of people to connect with!
- The opportunity to learn a great deal about MICE, relationship management, hospitality, and events in a short time.
- The ability to manage your own time.
- Working under expert supervision within the small Leiden Convention Bureau team. Initially, you will receive thorough training from us, but we also expect you to be able to work independently as soon as possible.
- A €400 monthly internship allowance, based on a 40-hour work week.
- This internship offers you the chance to improve your Dutch language skills and connect with Dutch colleagues at Leiden&Partners. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and integrate into Dutch culture.
Procedure
Leiden&Partners aims to reflect the diversity of society in its personnel policy by employing a variety of individuals with different talents.
Within the LCB, we are committed to providing opportunities for two individuals to gain experience through an internship or work-experience position. These positions are open to both Dutch and international students, so please feel free to get in touch, even if you are not from Leiden or the Netherlands!
Does this position appeal to you and do you (largely) meet the selection criteria? Then be sure to send us your CV and motivation letter to Yara Kranenburg at info@leidenconventionbureau.nl with 'Internship Content Creation' as the subject of the email.
Would you like more information about the position? Call Yara Kranenburg, Account manager Conferences LCB at +31 6 82495735. If you would like to know more about the Leiden Convention Bureau, please visit www.leidenconventionbureau.nl/en
