Would you like to contribute to the (financial) development and production opportunities of The Electors? Do you get energy from researching and establishing new partnerships? And do you enjoy finding out how our creative ideas can connect to the priorities of subsidy partners in the fields of journalism, culture and politics? Then you are the development intern we are looking for at De Kiesmannen!

Position: Intern Fundraising & Development
Period: +/- February 3, 2025 – July 15, 2025, (start/end date by mutual agreement)
Hours: +/- 5 days per week, by mutual agreement
Internship Fee: €350

About us
The Electors creates impactful productions to activate young people on social issues surrounding democracy, elections & citizenship. Through political theater shows, educational programs and major events, we engage a broad and young audience on important social issues. Our clients and cooperation partners include the European Commission, various ministries, municipalities, Dutch companies, NGOs and cultural institutions. .

We work in a young team consisting of the founders of The Electors, programmers, freelancers and other interns. Because we work in a small dynamic team, you will have many responsibilities, and there is room for your own input and initiatives.

Your role at The Electors

As a development intern, your contribution will include generating income from fundraising and sponsorship. Together with the team, you will connect The Electors to various (government) parties and initiatives to bring our productions to life. In doing so, you know how to combine creative and innovative ideas with the wishes of those parties and initiatives. You will assist in approaching interesting (international) partners, writing applications and researching potential organizations, funds and individuals. In addition, you will be involved in the production of various assignments and everyday activities. In short, this means that you:

• Be involved in meetings with partners, producers and new collaborations
• Contributes to the development of a fund and sponsor recruitment strategy for The Electors
• Provides support for the entire application process; from approaching partners and writing to application processing
• Getting to work researching existing and potential relationships in order to create new opportunities for The Electedsmen
• Using your creative ideas to put The Electors on the map with various partners, sponsors and funds

What do we offer?

• A 4-5 month internship between February 3, 2025 and July 15, 2025 (flexible start/end date)
• By agreement, a work week of 32 – 40 hours
• An internship stipend of €350 for a full-time internship
• A great workspace in the heart of Amsterdam, where you will work with a committed and young team
• Lots of responsibility and room for initiative within your duties
• Daily guidance and support, focused on the skills you want to develop

Do you recognize yourself in the profile below?

• You are still studying or have just graduated (HBO/WO)
• You have a strong political/social interest (it is a plus if you have a specific affinity
• You have an affinity for writing
• You have already gained some (work) experience in the field of fundraising and partnership building
• You are creative, enterprising, independent and responsible
• You speak and write both Dutch and English

How can you apply?

Curious, but still have questions? DM us on Instagram or feel free to email us! Got so excited that you want to apply right away? Then send your CV and cover letter (+ portfolio if applicable) by Sunday, December 8, 11:59 p.m. to info@dekiesmannen.nl.

Note: The Electors is an inclusive organization. Research shows that women only apply when they think they fit the job profile 100%; for men, the percentage is 60%. We want to invite everyone to apply; regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics – even if you don’t exactly meet all the job requirements.