INTERNSHIP in Copenhagen, Denmark as a Cultural Project Assistant Intern for Ragnarock

In connection with a wide-ranging series of international projects, Ragnarock nordic festival, a non-profit association seeks for autumn/winter 2012 an intern/volunteer who want to apply the theory learned at university into practical tools in the workplace.

Collaboration
Ragnarock offers the opportunity to deal with international project management, especially between Italy
and northern European countries (Dk, No, Se, Is, Fi). The topics covered will be sustainability, fashion,
design, food, economics, art and politics.
In particular, we will focus on the preparation of the first fair of nordic sustainable technology.

The nordic fair is to be held in Milan, Italy in 2013. The task will consist on coordinating all the potential
participants (the Nordic Chambers of Commerce in Italy, the Nordic Embassies in Italy, The Danish
Ministry of Energy and Environment, the Italian Ministry of Environment, The Danish Culture Institute,
The European Commission, UNESCO and many others), fundraising and shape the structure itself.

Your responsibilities/tasks
- Participate actively in fund raising, assist in the writing and correction of documents
- Assist the project managers / director of Ragnarock
- Project management: being a figure of reference and become responsible for specific projects
- Communication

Qualifications
- Studies in management of cultural and / or humanities, economics is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication in English.
- Knowledge of spoken and written Danish (other Nordic languages are a plus, but are not required)
- The internship / co-operation will be held in Copenhagen. The office is located in the headquarter
of The Danish Culture Institute, since Ragnarock association stricly collaborate with it. There will be no
expenses refund from travel from Italy or hotel.
- Excellent knowledge of tools to write Windows / Macintosh, generally familiar with computers and
new software.
- Accuracy, positivity, energy and willingness to learn are the key words.
- A strong motivation and sense of responsibility

About Us
Ragnarock is a nonprofit association founded in 2007 in Milan, Italy. The objective is to improve our
society through exchange of best practices between countries of the world. Ragnarock organizes the
most 'important festival of the Nordic countries of Italy, and works with numerous private and public
institutions in the creation of new collaborations. Some of the projects are international conferences,
photo exhibitions, music concerts, fair of Nordic companies in Italy, Ragnarock offers young students
the rare opportunity to go up to the reality of the job duties with great responsibility, aimed always
learning and personal improvement. The work will be done in close collaboration with the founder and
president of Ragnarock association.

Interested to apply?
Send a short motivation letter and CV including marks (exams average and evt. Bachelor/degree) to be sent to info@ragnarock.eu

Internship in Chengdu, China for an International Organisation

Knowledge Must , a well-established international organisation providing intercultural solutions such as language and cultural training as well as unique travel experiences and cultural events from its bases in New Delhi, India, and Berlin, Germany, is seeking an intern for its newly opened office in one of Western China's most important economic centres: Chengdu.

Chengdu is the exciting capital of Sichuan Province. Famous for its misty mountains, spicy food, and gentle people, the province is also home to famed world heritage sites such as holy Mount Emei, the Giant Buddha of Leshan, the unrivalled scenic beauty of Jiuzhaigou, and the Giant Panda Sanctuaries, as well as to many ethnic groups such as the Qiangs, Huis, Yis, and Tibetans.

This unique internship opportunity will offer first-hand insights into the practicalities of company foundation in China and issues of cultural exchange. The intern will assist the Managing Director of Knowledge Must in business meetings, be involved in customer relationship management and communicating with the outside world (e.g. media), while at the same time working on the multifaceted projects the company is engaged in.

Who We Are Looking for
At Knowledge Must we select people of outstanding intelligence and integrity, and with the passion and the ambition to make a difference in our world. We know that our people are our strongest asset and the foundation for our high quality standards. Great results demand great people. That is why we attract some of the brightest people and create an environment that enables them to perform. Our culture - a unique fusion of knowledge, diversity, experience and passion - defines us and shapes everything we do.

Knowledge
We are looking for people with exceptional analytical skills and an ability to work across cultures as well as with the ability to analyse complex problems and formulate pragmatic solutions, and with the curiosity to continuously expand their knowledge.

Diversity
Facilitating cultural exchange is a highly complex and dynamic process that requires a deep understanding of many disciplines. For this reason, Knowledge Must actively recruits team members from diverse backgrounds, with diverse perspectives and truly unique skills.

Experience
Our team's experience is both broad and deep. Culture-specific knowledge has to be put into the perspectives of larger cultural flows. We are looking for people with the experience of successfully crossing their own cultural boundaries and who are comfortable being challenged regularly by new situations.

Passion
Our people are intensely passionate about what they do. We are driven to achieve personally, for our client and our team. We look for candidates who are passionate about collaborating and exchanging across cultural boundaries and who show an enthusiasm for solving the associated problems.

Key Requirements for the Position:
* Reliability
* Excellent organisational skills
* Fluency in English
* At least a basic knowledge of Standard Chinese
* IT literacy
* Cultural awareness of one's own culture as well as others

Other Advantages:
* Work experience in a relevant field
* Experience in working together with foreigners
* Knowledge of European or Indian languages

Benefits of Working with Knowledge Must:
In order to remain successful, we need highly qualified people who can think clearly and who are creative and innovative. Therefore, we are committed to the well-being and development of our people. We offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment, excellent training and development opportunities.

According to company policy, internships with Knowledge Must are unpaid. However, benefits such as generous vacation leave, extensive in-house training to continuously build upon your skills, and free language courses are part of the package. Additionally, we will offer the possibility of joining our team after the internship has ended to high-performing interns.

If you feel that your exceptional qualifications and experience would be an asset to us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume via email to careers@knowledge-must.com. Once your application is received, we will review it, and will inform you if you are selected to an interview.

Knowledge Must is an equal opportunity employer and always employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, gender, marital status, age, or disability.