Communications & External Relations Intern Milano

Communications & External Relations Intern
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: January 12th 2025

The **Human Technopole Foundation (HT)** is an interdisciplinary research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, whose aim is to develop innovative strategies to promote human health and healthy aging through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, combining genomics, computational biology, structural biology, neuroscience and health data science.

The Human Technopole Foundation is looking for a **Communications & External Relations Intern** to support its internal and external communication activities.

The Communications & External Relations Area works closely with all Research Groups and Facilities, Departments and Areas at Human Technopole and covers a wide range of tasks including: stakeholder management, external/internal communications, event organisation, website and social media management, outreach & education activities and corporate brand identity.

The Communications & External Relations Intern will actively contribute to the everyday tasks of a busy and dynamic team, supporting different team members in their activities. The internship is intended as a learning and development opportunity for a young graduate at the start of their professional career.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Support the organisation of school visits to the institute by liaising with internal research staff.

- Support the team in the identification and update of keycontacts, relevant for specific projects & campaigns.

- Assist the team in the preparation of materials for events and visits.

- Provide general administrative support: collecting and managing printing requests from other departments, providing replies to general enquiries via shared mailboxes, ensuring timely updates of communication materials, management of gadget/stationary inventory etc.

**Mandatory requirements**:

- University degree in Humanities, Business, Marketing or other

- Fluency in English and Italian

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

**Preferred requirements**:

- Knowledge of basic graphic design and photo/video editing (ie. Canva, Photoshop)

- Previous experience in a similar role

**Organizational and social skills**:

- Organisational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive and can-do attitude

- Ability to work in a multicultural environment

**Application Instructions

- a full CV in English

- a motivational letter in English

**WHY HUMAN TECHNOPOLE?

- Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. We work together across disciplines leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

- We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

**Main benefits

- Canteen service

- Work-life balance provisions

**Number of positions offered**: 1

**Internship conditions**: Extracurricular internship, full time (39 hours). Reimbursement € 800/month.

**Duration**: 4 - 6 months.

The position is based in **Milan