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The European Association of the Via Francigena ways, born in 2001 in Fidenza (Parma), interacts with European institutions, regions and local communities to promote walking tourism along the Via Francigena route and enhance cooperation, starting from a local sustainable development based on culture, identity and tourism. Since 1994, the Via Francigena is an official Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, who is our key institutional reference ever since.
Our headquarters are located in different locations across Italy and France: Fidenza and Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) and Champlitte (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France).
Paid internship in the communication team
EAVF is looking for a new colleague to be added to its communication team. The position will be a paid internship and the new resource will support us in managing social media comunication channels.
If you are bilingual Italian/English, are passionate about walking/cycling and slow tourism, and would like to learn how to better manage online content, let’s have a chat!
A young and dynamic team is waiting for you, all lovers of outdoor activities, with whom you’ll be able to exchange and share ideas and… many hikes of course!
Working mode: hybrid, with some days remotely from home and at least twice a week from our offices in Fidenza/Piacenza.
If you are interested, send your CV and cover letter to sami.tawfik@viefrancigene.org or share the link to this page with your contacts who might be interested in applying.
Deadline: 15th of June 2023
Would you like to undertake an internship with us?
We always offer the opportunity to have an exciting experience in the world of slow traveling and international cooperation, by researching and promoting sustainable practices along one of the longest “green” routes in Europe, with its 3,200 km. You will also have a chance to plan all-inclusive cultural projects with a strong international and European framework.
Why choose an internship at the EAVF:
- Dynamic international environment
- Professional relationship with key stakeholders and European institutions
- Dynamic work, with constantly changing objectives and adaptable to personal interests and needs
- Independence and trust in your work management capacity
- Flexibility in the organization of week schedules and co-creation of workload priorities
- Teamwork, transparency and openminded team
- Personal and professional development
- Development of soft and transversal skills
- Support and cooperation with the whole team
- Relationships also outside of the work context
During the internship you will work on:
- Project coordination and management support including the European projects
- National and international events organization
- Communication and social media management
To apply, send your CV, motivational letter and professional or academic project proposal to the e-mail address segreteria@viefrancigene.org. In case you are applying for an academic project within your university studies, kindly specify your field of study.
An important requirement is an excellent level of knowledge of at least one of the three official languages of the Via Francigena (Italian, English, French), the knowledge of the second language is an asset.
We normally accept internships with a duration of at least 3 months, to guarantee an exhaustive learning curve and professional development within our Association. We ask you to always specify the requested dates of beginning and end of your internship in your application
This type of internship does not provide for remuneration. Expenses are reimbursed for travelling to the office and for on-the-field missions during the internship.
Martina D’Agostino
"This opportunity allowed me to challenge myself, to work on my skills and to inspire me to always give my best even in areas that are not strictly part of my education."
Sara Louise Costa
"My internship at EAVF opened the door for me to the exciting and growing world of sustainable tourism! Along with newly acquired skills in project management, events and governance of the association, I found a young and competent team and acquired a network of outstanding entities in the field."
Cecilia Micciantuono
"By doing my internship with EAVF, I had the opportunity to work for the very first time in the field of cultural and sustainable tourism, collaborating on European projects with research and communication activities. Also, I love walking and here at the Via Francigena I found a team of passionate walkers!"