Internship Positions in Marketing and Communications

About IHS

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is a centre of urban expertise of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Looking at cities from different perspectives, we educate urban professionals from diverse backgrounds, consult national and local governments from the Global South and engage in cutting-edge urban research. Bringing practical experience from real-life projects back to the classroom, we inspire collaboration and co-creation of urban knowledge. Together with our partners, we work at the forefront of urban development to improve the well-being of people living in cities across the globe.

Internship Tracks & Responsibilities

  • consistently create and publish content for social media according to the content calendar
  • produce various types of content (e.g. interviews, blog articles, infographics, photo series)
  • approach internal and external stakeholders (colleagues, students, alumni, partners) for interviews, testimonials etc.
  • edit the IHS website (using Drupal as CMS - formal training and a certificate will be provided)
  • edit graphic files (e.g. digital banners, visuals for social media, email headers etc.)
  • provide support with bi-monthly newsletters 
  • create content meant to showcase the alumni community
  • maintain the alumni database (updating contact details, improving the quality of alumni contact details in the system, etc.)
  • support managing our CRM (data entry and email marketing)
  • support student communication and contribute to the improvement of education management
  • assist with general and ad-hoc department activities

  • conduct market research and develop marketing plan(s)
  • support digital marketing by creating marketing material (e.g., ad copy or email content)
  • support creating and implementing marketing campaigns
  • support tracking, reporting, and analyzing the performance of marketing campaigns
  • a chance to learn about Google Adwords, Analytics, Facebook Ads
  • support managing our main external communication channels and marketing partners
  • support managing prospective student communication
  • support the organization of promotional events (offline and online)
  • support colleagues in diverse projects across our business activities (e.g., acquisition work)
  • support managing our CRM (data entry and email marketing)
  • support student communication and contribute to the improvement of education management
  • assist with general and ad-hoc department activities

General Requirements

  • The candidate should be a student at a Dutch or foreign university (with a residence permit for the Netherlands in case they’re not an EU citizen) in a graduate/undergraduate (Master/Bachelor) study programme that requires a work placement/ internship at an international organisation like IHS.
  • Creative and pro-active attitude in teamwork, but also able to work independently
  • Able to work on several things at the same time and with deadlines
  • International (work) experience in a multicultural environment is an asset
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Very strong organisational skills
  • Excellent computer skills, especially the usage of Microsoft Office applications

Specific Skills

  • Students must have successfully completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines: International Business, Communication, Marketing or similar. Any related work experience in those fields is an asset.
  • Candidates must have a strong affinity with marketing, communication, visual communication and design. Interest in urban management and development internationally is an asset.
  • Knowledge, experience, and interest in one of the following topics is an asset: communication and marketing concepts, basic marketing theory, digital and online tools, research and analysis.
  • Strong writing skills
  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite and basic video editing skills are appreciated and will be considered when choosing candidates.

What we offer

  • A compensation of 300 euros gross per month for undergraduate students and 500 euros gross per month for master’s students
  • A compensation for your travel costs to/from work (for a distance of up to 15 km)
  • A young and vibrant international team
  • Convenient location on campus (access to sports facilities, restaurants and more)
  • Possibility to take ownership of your own projects and develop soft skills such as goal setting, teamwork, and time management
  • Training on our latest CRM, project management, CMS and graphic design software as well as chance to learn marketing growth hacking techniques
  • Personalised mentorship and career learning development tracking
  • Free coffee and tea, along with occasional snacks
  • Fun social events with our master’s students such as intercultural evenings and karaoke nights
  • Free drinks and foosball on Friday

Terms & Conditions

  • IHS will establish an internship agreement that states the terms and conditions of the internship. This document needs to be signed by IHS, a representative of the intern’s university and the intern. Candidates that cannot provide university approval for the respective agreement cannot be accepted.
  • The candidate must have a Dutch residence permit valid for the total period of the internship or be an EU citizenCandidates without a permit cannot be accepted.
  • The intern position is available in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for up to six months (preferred duration) and needs a presence of 40 hrs per week, working regular office hours.
  • The starting date for this internship is to be discussed and depends on the available starting date of the candidate and the availability of the internship at that particular time.

Covid-19 pandemic note:
IHS follows the guidelines and regulations of the Dutch government. Working from home is applicable only if recommended by the government through official regulations.

How to Apply

Please send your application by email at ihs@ihs.nl and specify the internship that you are interested in. Please include:

- A letter of motivation 
- A detailed CV 
- Availability date

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