about the job
The School for Moral Ambition (SMA) is a new organisation that focuses on attracting the most talented people to work on the most pressing issues of our time. The activities of SMA fall into the following categories:
- Book and Branding: Based on Rutger Bregman’s book Morele Ambitie - revolving around the idea that people’s talents should be used for working on global challenges - we’ll launch a corresponding campaign to establish a prestigious brand that attracts talent and sparks a movement around moral ambition.
- Community Activities: We organise Moral Ambition Circles and offer the resources for someone to start their own Circle. These circles help morally ambitious people develop a career that matches their ideals.
- Exclusive Fellowship Programs: Initiation of targeted, highly selective programs in which small groups of fellows (~12 people) will focus on solving one of the most pressing and neglected global problems together.
Please read our founding principles for a better insight into our mission and guiding values.
about the role
As Communications Intern at The School for Moral Ambition, you will support the Community team with many practical and organisational tasks that keep their projects and events running smoothly.
Additionally, we want to help you improve your skills in the domains you would like to grow. You will set learning goals and have the freedom to work on activities that contribute to those goals. Already have an idea what you want to learn? Feel free to share it in your application!
Key responsibilities
- Circles program support
- Help with the administration for our Circles program.
- Assist in analysing feedback to help improve what we do.
- Help organise events and activities.
- Support the team with research.
- Communications
- Manage the email inbox, handling questions and feedback from external contacts.
- Analyse feedback to help improve what we do.
- Identify common questions and requests from our inbox.
- Help send out updates and newsletter to community members with Mailchimp.
- Designing communication documents like powerpoints in SMA’s style
- General Team Support
- Take on other miscellaneous tasks as needed in our flexible, dynamic team.
What We’re looking for
You might be an especially good fit if you have:
- Big Picture Perspective: You’re great at seeing how individual tasks fit into the bigger picture. You love spotting ways to make everything work better and smoother by finding those little gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Organisational Flexibility: You’re good at juggling multiple tasks and figuring out what’s most important.
- Easy with Uncertain Outcomes: You’re okay with the fact that the impact of your work might not be immediate or directly visible. You understand that the effects of our efforts might take years to show up, and sometimes it’s hard to measure success. You’re comfortable with this kind of uncertainty and ready to tackle challenges where results aren’t always clear-cut.
- Can-Do Attitude and Growth Mindset: You’re all about getting things done and are excited to try new ideas and approaches. You welcome feedback and are always looking for ways to improve and grow.
- Great Writing and Teamwork Skills: You have a knack for clear, effective writing and enjoy working together with others to get things done. Note: being able to write in Dutch is a requirement for this position.
- Eye for detail: you pay close attention to spelling and design of your message, so all attention can go to the message we want to bring across. In the best case scenario, you have digital designing skills.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of all races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, national origins, disabilities, and other diverse backgrounds. Also, if you do not have all the requirements above, we encourage you to apply. At the School for Moral Ambition, we value talent and a can-do attitude above traditional credentials.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation: EUR 1.000 of internship allowance (full time equivalent).
- Paid holiday: 25 days of paid holiday per year.
- Flexible Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds by combining remote work with time in our cosy office, where you can join us for shared lunches and team bonding.
- Amazing Colleagues: Our team is made up of passionate people who truly care about each other and making a difference. We’re a close-knit group that values having fun and growing together, creating a supportive and engaging work environment.
- Create Change: We’re a growing organisation with global impact potential, and your contributions can help shape and drive meaningful change.
- Expand Your ‘Do for Good’ Network: You’ll gain experience and connections with a broad network of individuals working to make a real difference.
- A Flexible Learning Plan: This internship is a two-way street. While you’ll help us with your skills, we’re also dedicated to helping you grow professionally. You’ll set your own learning goals and have the freedom to work on projects that support those goals, ensuring you gain valuable experience in the areas you’re most interested in.
Application process
- Application form: Click here
- Test task: you will receive a test task that will take you 2 hours to complete
- Interview: We’ll invite shortlisted candidates to a 45-minute interview with the SMA Community Director, where we’ll chat to get to know you better and dive into the details of the role.
Expected duration of this application process: about 4 weeks from job closing date (11 September 2024).