You will be part of The Why’s young and passionate team working to produce and distribute documentaries on pressing social and environmental issues. You will be working with NGOs, schools, universities, festivals, municipalities and cultural associations in over 100 countries to organise screenings, debates, lectures, workshops and more. You will also be researching and applying for funding opportunities. We are always open to new projects, so we welcome your ideas.

CALL FOR OUTREACH INTERN

Description

You will be part of The Why’s young and passionate team working to produce and distribute documentaries on pressing social and environmental issues.

You will work with The Why’s campaigns and projects to establish partnerships and organise activities to raise awareness about the topics of the films in Denmark and abroad. Next year we will launch our “WHY PLASTIC?” campaign focused on plastic and environmental justice. Part of your time will therefore focus on researching and liaising with environmental organisations around the world as well as brainstorm, design and implement activities related to this topic. Read more: https://www.thewhy.dk/projects/why-plastic

You will work directly with the Outreach Coord., supporting the implementation of THE WHY´s and its partners activities, developing new projects and expanding ongoing outreach activities. You will also be researching and applying for funding opportunities. We are always open to new projects, so we welcome your ideas. 

Responsibilities

1. Outreach: research, identify and liaise with non-profits, educational institutions and other relevant organizations to create impact campaigns, film clubs, and educational screenings. We work together with NGOs, schools, universities, festivals, municipalities and cultural associations in over 100 countries to organise screenings, debates, lectures, workshops and more.

2. Fundraising: Research funding opportunities in DK and abroad, assess eligibility and write funding applications.

3. Project and Event Coordination; supporting The Why and our partners in the planning and execution of campaigns and events in DK and abroad.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation; collecting evidence of the impact of The Why’s work, through collaboration with partners 

Knowledge/Skills/ Experience

1. Good knowledge and strong interest in documentary films, human rights and environmental issues.

2. Keeps up-to-date with current affairs and political developments worldwide

3. Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal - other languages would be a bonus

4. Comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders independently

5. Highly organized and excellent attention to detail

6. Experience with Excel and GSuite

7. Experience with Adobe Indesign, PhotoShop or PremierePro would be a bonus

Application

The Internship is preferably full time, starting 1. February 2020  and ending July 2021. We are located at the Danish Film Institute, right above Cinemateket, overlooking Kongens Have.

For more information or to apply, please send your CV and a short Cover Letter.