SNF Internship Info

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation offers a limited number of paid internships to qualified candidates interested in exploring the world of philanthropy and not-for-profit organizations. The internships provide the opportunity to gain insight into the operations of a philanthropic organization and to experience and understand the philosophy and work of different grantees/organizations that offer a variety of services and programs in the areas of arts & culture, social welfare, education, and health and sports.

The SNF Internship Program involves interns in many different aspects of the Foundation’s activities and treats them as an integral part of the organization, allowing them to learn and acquire various skills as they participate in the Foundation’s work. Positions are available in all three offices of the Foundation, located in New York, Athens, and Monte Carlo.

Candidates must possess:

• Responsibility and personal integrity

• Motivation and intellectual curiosity

• Active social engagement

• Social skills

• Motivation to work in a philanthropic institution

• Good written and oral communication skills in English

• Moderate computer skills

• Ability to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment

• Other qualifications relevant to each specific internship (e.g. technical, IT or Accounting, Public Affairs qualification criteria)

The available positions for the SNF internship program are the following:

SNF Office	Fall Period (September – November)	Winter Period (January – March)	Summer Period (May – July)
ATHENS Programs Department	Up to 3 internship positions	Up to 4 internship positions	Up to 1 internship position*
ATHENS Technical Department	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position
ATHENS Finance Department	Up to 1 internship position	N/A	Up to 1 internship position
ATHENS IT Department	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position
ATHENS Communications Department	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 2 internship positions**
NEW YORK Programs Department	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position
MONACO Programs Department	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position	Up to 1 internship position

Kindly note that the Foundation receives a large number of applications from many qualified candidates for a very limited number of internship opportunities at any given time. All travel and accommodation expenses as well as potential work permit and visa logistics are the responsibility of the intern. 

*During the summer internship period, the Programs department intern will largely work on the organization of the 2020 Summer Nostos Festival. The SNFestival is a free and open to all international arts, sports and educational festival, which is organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and it is funded exclusively by the Foundation.

**During the summer internship period, the second position at the Communications Department is addressed to candidates with graphic design skills and experience in visual communication.

Applicants should submit their internship application online by completing the relevant Application Form, by March 6th, 2020, 10:00 EST.

By completing the Application Form, you comply to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Please read the terms and conditions, here.