Internships
The application process for autumn 2025 is CLOSED.
Are you interested in art, culture and not least the Baltic countries and the Baltic Sea region – and do you want practical experience in developing international cultural projects? Then join us in Riga!
Danish Cultural Institute are looking for two interns for 5-6 months for the spring and autumn semesters every year. We are usually open for application in March and October.
Our office is in Latvia’s capital, Riga, but we work with projects in all three Baltic states and in the Baltic Sea Region. As an intern with us, you will be an active part of a small, dynamic team. At the Danish Cultural Institute, we work with a wide understanding of the term “culture”. Our projects range from classical cultural exchange to projects related to sustainability and circularity. One of our current key priorities is to highlight and advocate for the transformative power of culture in building resilience in times of crisis.
We are an informal workplace where exchange of knowledge, dialogue and good colleagueship are important! We have a lot of tasks ready, but there is always the opportunity to shape your internship with us according to your skills and areas of interest. We promise that it won’t be boring!
Our office is located close to the National Library of Latvia in Riga, there you will work on a daily basis. The team consists of approximately 7 employees, and as an intern you will be an important part of the office’s daily life. Work trips to other Baltic cities may occur.
Your tasks:
- Coordination and research
- PR, marketing and content creation for our social media
- Preparation of texts for websites
- Fund applications etc.
- Planning and execution of our projects
Who are you?
We would like you to be able to say yes to the following:
- You are studying in a relevant higher education program
- You are interested in Baltic affairs, culture and knowledge of the region
- You are good at communicating in Danish and English – both written and spoken. If you speak Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, German, Polish or Belarusian, this is an advantage, but not a requirement
- You can work independently
- You have a good overview
- You have the versatility required to be part of a small workplace
- You have an interest/knowledge in the cultural field and/or international cooperation
Who are we?
Since 1940, the Danish Cultural Institute has worked internationally with the development of cultural and societal projects. Through art and culture, we want to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding across borders. Our vision is to show that the exchange of art, culture and knowledge can contribute to tackling global challenges and help strengthening the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
We have branches in Brazil, China, Latvia and Turkey (based in Copenhagen), a youth center in Ukraine and activities in the eastern neighbourhood countries through the New Democracy Fund. Read more at www.danishculture.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Terms and conditions
The internship typically starts around 1 February and on 1 August. Duration and working hours are agreed with the office.
It is possible for our interns to arrange a flexible internship and still have time to take courses at the university.
The intern is responsible for necessary insurances, vaccinations, accommodation, etc.
The internship is unpaid.
Do you have any questions?
Feel free to contact our current interns by writing to livland@danishculture.com.
Read more at www.dki.lv or follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@danishculturebaltic)
How to apply:
Once an open call is published, a motivated application of one standard page, CV and proof of education should be sent by email to baltics@danishculture.com.
Please note, the applicant must have Danish citizenship and a Danish passport valid for six months beyond the period of stay. Alternatively, Latvian citizenship is accepted.
The application deadline for the internship position in autumn 2025 is CLOSED.
We encourage everyone, regardless of personal and professional background, to apply.