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Internship Opportunities for Students

We look for interns interested in developing their skills in research, event organisation, project management, visual communication, and design for socio-urban initiatives.

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Venice Urban Lab offers internships for students who want to gain practical experience in urban research, sustainable design, and community-driven projects in Venice. We have internship agreements in place with IUAV University and Ca’ Foscari University, 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, role preference, and portfolio (max 10MB). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview.

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What you will gain:

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  • 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

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Requirements

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  • 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

  • Motivation to contribute to a non-profit mission

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Conditions

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  • 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.

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