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The 44th edition of Oriente Occidente Dance Festival is approaching! Would you like to join our staff for a curricular internship?

If you are a university student and interested in the world of performing arts, communication, event organisation, send us your application!

You can join the production or communication office team to gain experience and discover the behind-the-scenes workings of a complex event such as the Festival.

Production Office
What will you do?

You will support the production manager in all organisational activities for the staging of events: taking care of and managing relations with guest artists and companies, managing and monitoring audiences, assisting in the production of national premieres and new co-productions.

What are the requirements?
  • desire to get involved in an educational and professional experience

  • good interpersonal skills

  • ability to adapt and work in a team

  • ability to interact with guest companies and resourcefulness

  • organisational and problem solving skills

  • good knowledge of English (knowledge of additional languages is appreciated)

  • ability to carry out assigned tasks independently and completely

  • punctuality and tidiness

When?

19 to 28 August 2024 Monday to Friday, approximately 6 hours per day.

29 August to 7 September 2024 8 hours per day.

During the Festival, flexibility is required to work evenings and weekends, while ensuring adequate rest!

The total number of hours is adaptable and will be agreed with you on the basis of your curricular needs.

How to apply?

Send your CV to laura.marongiu@orienteoccidente.it

Communication Office
What will you do?

You will support the communications manager in the following activities: updating the website, press review, drafting and sending out newsletters, collaborating in the management of the Festival's social channels, infoline, distribution of printed materials, management of photo and video materials in the archives, drafting and editing texts, conducting and organising interviews.

What are the requirements?
  • excellent knowledge of written and spoken Italian

  • good knowledge of English (B2-C1)

  • good knowledge of the Office package

  • familiarity in the use of the web

  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • teamwork aptitude

  • dynamism, autonomy, motivation

The following skills will be considered preferential

  • familiarity with Photoshop and Indesign

  • familiarity in the use of email marketing tools

When?

19 to 28 August 2024 Monday to Friday, approximately 6 hours per day.

29 August to 7 September 2024 8 hours per day.

During the Festival, flexibility is required to work evenings and weekends, while ensuring adequate rest!

The total number of hours is adaptable and will be agreed with you on the basis of your curricular needs.

How to apply?

Send your CV to susanna.caldonazzi@orienteoccidente.it

A daily meal voucher is guaranteed. You will be responsible for your accommodation costs.