At ELIA we're looking for a ELIA UAx Platform Intern to join our team.
The UAx Platform Intern role is a great opportunity for anyone curious about international collaboration in higher arts education, arts and cultural heritage, and cultural management. Working at the intersection of advocacy and project coordination, you will help keep the UAx Platform running smoothly, supporting clear communication across partners, reliable logistics, accurate documentation and reporting, and visible, well-delivered project outcomes. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive person who is looking for practical experience in project coordination and communication, while gaining insight into arts and education sector in Ukraine and internationally.
You will work closely with the UAx Platform Manager, UAx Platform Coordinator, and ELIA’s broader team, contributing to the day-to-day implementation of UAx activities. Your responsibilities will include supporting partner and participant coordination, maintain clear project documentation, and assist with communication and dissemination through ELIA channels.
This role is particularly suitable for a bilingual (Ukrainian/English) intern with strong writing and communication skills in both languages.
ELIA is Europe’s leading multi-disciplinary network in higher education and research. Powered by our members, we are a globally connected knowledge community for peer-learning, international collaboration, and advocacy. ELIA is administering the UAx project, which supports war-affected art students and Ukrainian art universities in the time of crisis.
UAx Platform is a community uniting higher arts education institutions from Ukraine and across the EU, UK, and USA, fostering collaboration and networks of solidarity among ELIA members. Launched in November 2022 with generous support from the Abakanowicz Arts and Culture Charitable Foundation (AACCF), UAx helps war-affected students and strengthens the resilience of arts universities during war and recovery. Since 2022, it has grown into an international network for resilience, solidarity, community, and capacity building. UAx supports Ukrainian art students and institutions through a scholarship and mentorship programme, a sister schools partnership programme, and ELIA’s expanded network. The newly funded UAxEU project (2026-2028) under Creative Europe will expand its work, advancing cross-sectoral cooperation, capacity building, and post-war recovery.
Support day-to-day coordination of UAx activities in collaboration with the UAx team and partner institutions.
Assist with planning and organisation of online and in-person activities, including participant coordination and logistics (incl. travel and accommodation for Ukrainian participants)
Assist with onboarding and participant support (sharing practical information, answering basic questions, ensuring smooth communication).
Assist with the launch and set up of the UAx Abakanowicz Fellowship for Ukrainian students.
Draft project-related content in English and Ukrainian by gathering stories and short inputs from participants and partners to support visibility of project outcomes (in collaboration with the ELIA communications team).
Assist with dissemination of UAx activities and outcomes through ELIA channels and social media (in collaboration with the ELIA communications team).
Assist with financial reimbursements, tracking and collecting required documentation (in line with ELIA procedures).
Higher education qualification (up to 2-year graduates) or current enrolment in Social Sciences, Education, Arts Management, International Development, or a related field
Bilingual proficiency in Ukrainian and English, with excellent writing skills in both languages.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple parallel activities.
Self-motivated, proactive with strong attention to detail and critical mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across different national and cultural contexts.
Interest in contributing to the development of tools for educational resilience in crisis situations.
Previous experience in arts education or cultural projects is an asset.
A great professional opportunity filled with challenges and responsibilities.
Access to a dynamic, active international network of arts education professionals.
An opportunity to contribute to a meaningful international project that supports the resilience of Ukrainian art students and institutions.
Mentorship and hands-on experience in project coordination.
The chance to enhance your communication and coordination skills in a professional environment.
A monthly internship compensation, based on the weekly hours agreed.
Travel compensation to and from the ELIA office (on in-office days), as well as working-from-home and telephone monthly allowance.
The chance to be part of a dynamic team working in the renowned creative hub, A-Lab in Amsterdam.
The opportunity to experience the workings of an international network in the arts, culture and education world at close hand.
The opportunity to develop workplace communication and project coordination skills.
Position: ELIA UAx Platform Intern
Location: Amsterdam (office + remote)
Duration: 6 months, 32 H/week (0.8 FTE)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
Interview Dates: 8-16 July 2026, online via Zoom or in-person
Compensation: €400 Monthly
Please note: Candidates must have a valid work permit for the Netherlands (according to Dutch Labour Law) already in place, which pertains to the time they will be working with ELIA.
Any questions can be addressed to Dasha Lohvynova, UAx Platform Coordinator, at [email protected].
ELIA strives to be an equal opportunities employer and to see that the make-up of its staff is diverse and representative of society. ELIA welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Do you want to join our team as our new ELIA UAx Platform Intern? Then we'd love to hear about you!
