Internships at FSFE
Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is looking for interns to join our team. The internships take between four and twelve months and we are accepting applications at all times without a specific deadline. FSFE operates in a lively environment of numerous volunteers from many countries and several full-time employees.
Before starting with the details, a few words from former FSFE interns:
FSFE is involved in the most important processes on how Information Society is being shaped, be it on a national, European, or on a global level. It's exciting to be part of these activities. (Alexander Finkenberger)
and
FSFE is a stimulating environment to work in. There are few organisations where you can learn from so many perspectives in this international and interdisciplinary context. If you read my blog you can make yourself an idea of different things I've been working on. (Hugo Roy)
Job Description
The interns will work as the only dedicated full-time office personnel in the FSFE, as well as taking on the role of assistants to FSFE's president. This involves – among many other tasks – implementation of PR activities and communication with contacts from the community, NGOs, industry, and public administration, as well as general office tasks. The intern will coordinate volunteers and FSFE team members during work on various projects. She or he will also manage the president's travel plan and occasionally accompany the president on his travels.
Requirements
- interest in and passion for Free Software, as well as a solid basic knowledge of the concept
- organisation and improvisation skills
- ability to integrate into a young, motivated and professional team
- good working knowledge of English, but other languages are welcome, ability to understand/speak German is a plus
- basic acquaintance with working on GNU/Linux systems – alternatively, you will be migrated at the start of your internship
- no programming skills required, basic HTML knowledge will do. An affinity to technology and willingness to learn are indispensable, though
- internship duration: four months minimum up to twelve months maximum.
The Free Software Foundation Europe offers you
- a truly challenging and exciting time with a dynamic NGO active on an international level
- occasion to take responsibility for your own area of work
- close-up view of organisational and community processes
- chance to take the initiative and put your ideas into practice
- a chance to travel with the president to interesting places, meeting Free Software advocates across Europe
- a small remuneration to cover basic living expenses
Who can apply
Everybody fulfilling the above criterions. It doesn't matter if you are an computer science, law, economic, social or political student; we like diversity to get new ideas.
This is a full-time job. You have been warned. FSFE will be keeping a record of all applications and invite potential candidates for interviews as soon as an opening is approaching. Please direct your application (in English) containing a letter of motivation, a CV and references, as well as any questions you might have, to office@fsfeurope.org.1
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Best regards,
Free Software Foundation Europe, Office