Knowledge Centre Intern EVPA - European Venture Philanthropy Association

The person will be responsible for:

• Your work will be mostly on research and writing, with some organizational support as needed
• You will be involved in research activities primarily helping to prepare, conduct and analyse a major research survey, as well as conducting desk and field research
• Depending on the duration of the internship, possible tasks include contributing to research on exit strategies, conducting case studies on member organisations, or assisting in workshop preparations.

The Profile:
Performance competencies:

• You are an energetic student eager to get your hands dirty at a start-up professional organization
• You are excited about venture philanthropy and have some knowledge of social venture financing or social entrepreneurship
• You are curious to learn more about VP and related topics and willing to both engage in desk research and field interviews
• You thrive under pressure and uncertainty and are able to act quickly and efficiently
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• You are eager to combine your business knowledge with communications skills to strengthen both
• You possess strong English writing and communication skills and at least one other language (preferably French)
• You possess analytical skills and are able to deal with basic statistics
• You are willing to relocate to Brussels for the duration of the internship

What we offer:

• Learn about VP under supervision of our Research Director
• Access to the network of EVPA members including some of the most innovative social finance players in Europe.
• Possibility to grow in terms of responsibilities and opportunities as part of a small and dynamic team
• Playing a part in the establishment of the exciting, emerging social finance industry
• Experience in an entrepreneurial environment
• Compensation will depend on agreement with academic institution

To apply, please contact edepoortere@evpa.eu.com