Vacancy: Internship

Location

Amsterdam, the Netherlands (hybrid)
Application deadline

30 January 2026
Starting date

2 March 2026

About CER

Cultural Emergency Response (CER) coordinates and supports locally led protection of heritage under threat. Focused on cultural first aid, we provide fast and flexible financial support and expertise to protect cultural heritage in immediate response to disaster or conflict. In direct collaboration with our Regional Hubs and local experts, we act fast to prevent the loss of endangered cultural heritage, ensure cultural continuity, and build resilience in affected communities. We also work with heritage communities to prepare for crises and mitigate potential risks to cultural heritage.

We believe in a future where cultural heritage is recognised as vital to the well-being of people and communities and its protection is seen as a humanitarian need.

To support our Emergency Programme Team in day-to-day activities related to both our emergency grant-making mechanism and our network & capacities building efforts, we are looking for internship support.

Internship
32 hours per week (full-time)

Tasks & responsibilities

Process incoming requests for support through CER’s emergency grant-making mechanism.
Conduct research and assessments of grant applications and prepare documentation for internal decision-making processes.
Monitor and research threats to cultural heritage in disaster and conflict contexts.
Carry out research on CER’s Gap Countries, including heritage mapping, actor mapping, and threat mapping.
Draft and edit communication materials, such as project summaries and internal briefs.
Support the development and implementation of activities related to CER’s network and capacity-building efforts.
Maintain databases, files, and internal knowledge systems to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date programme information.
Contribute to team meetings and provide support with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Your profile

Currently enrolled at a university (an MA/MS degree in a relevant field with an international or cultural orientation) and eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
Available for a minimum of 5 (five months) months, at least until end-July 2026.
Strong analytical and writing skills, with demonstrated interest in disaster response, international cooperation, international relations, cultural heritage, or related areas.
Computer proficient and comfortable working with standard digital tools.
Enjoy working collaboratively in a team and are eager to take on responsibility.
Able to balance in-depth research tasks with administrative duties.
Emotionally resilient and confident in engaging with this subject area on a daily basis.

What we offer

An allowance of €560 gross per month based on a full‑time internship (32 hours per week).
Coverage of travel costs directly related to the internship.
Guidance and support by experienced cultural emergency response and global heritage specialists, with opportunities to further develop relevant skills and gain exposure to CER’s extensive partner network.

Start date & duration

The start date is set for March 2nd, 2026. The internship is expected to last for 5 (five months) months, at least until end-July 2026.

How to apply

If you are interested, please send your motivation letter explaining how you meet the profile requirements and clearly confirming your availability for the full duration of the internship (March-July). Please attach your CV (in English) and a short writing sample (1–2 pages, this can be any piece of writing you already have) in an email to info@culturalemergency.org with a title INTERNSHIP APPLICATION [Your Name].

Applications will be open until January 30th 2026, and will be reviewed on rolling-basis.