Internship opportunity

Would you like to work on co-design and urban regeneration initiatives in Venice and build your skills in project management, event organisation and communication?

Venice Urban Lab offers curricular internships and Erasmus+ traineeships to university students who want to gain practical experience in urban research, sustainable design and community-driven projects in Venice.

The internship must be either curricular, i.e. part of your study programme and recognised by your university with academic credits (ECTS), or carried out under an Erasmus+ traineeship agreement.

We have internship agreements in place with IUAV University, Ca' Foscari University, and the Istituto Universitario Salesiano Venezia (IUSVE), and we are open to creating new agreements with other institutions for interested students.

How to apply:
Fill out our online application form with your details, availability, CV and, if available, your portfolio (PDF, max 10 MB). The form includes a few open questions about your motivation, your skills and a piece of work you have done. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview.

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What you will gain:

Hands-on experience in research, mapping, communication, and design applied to real urban projects.
Opportunities to contribute directly to initiatives shaping Venice’s urban future.
Development of professional skills in urban design, project coordination, content creation, and community engagement.
Mentorship and collaboration with professionals in the fields of urban studies, architecture, and non-profit management.
Networking opportunities within Venice’s academic, civic, and cultural landscape.
As a thank-you and to stay connected, we cover the first year’s membership for our interns

Requirements

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Proactivity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn across various stages of project management and the planning of socio-urban initiatives
Organizational and time-management skills
Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
Italian language is an advantage (especially for research/communication), but not mandatory
Minimum availability of 15 hours per week
Enrolment in a bachelor's, master's or postgraduate university programme, with the possibility of carrying out a curricular internship, or an Erasmus+ traineeship through a university outside Italy
Motivation to contribute to a non-profit mission

Conditions

Please note that, as we are a non-profit association based on the voluntary work of our members, this is an unpaid internship.
Feedback will be requested at the end of the internship to help us improve the experience.