General Role Information
Find out more about becoming an intern at Fighting Words!
Exciting Opportunities to Match Your Academic and Career Goals!
Interns are responsible for leading workshops and workshop management, involvement in longer-term and special projects, regular administration tasks, assistance with managing our social media and digital content and editing/proofreading.
Fighting Words interns are passionate about literature, writing, and words in general. Previous experience working with children and young people is a big advantage but a willingness to get stuck into new tasks is a must. From bringing out the bins to mentoring brilliant young minds, flexibility and open-mindedness is key. It also goes without saying that a sense of humour is required!
Internship Information and Requirements
Fighting Words partners with universities and other internship providers to offer placements to meet academic requirements. We welcome interns from a wide range of academic interests and disciplines. Are you studying to be a teacher? Maybe your are pursuing your interests in psychology, social work, publishing or English? An internship with us could be a great fit for you!
Please note that our placements are unpaid.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a third-level institution
- Available for a minimum of two months to a maximum of six months
- Subject to reference checks and Garda vetting
Hours are flexible to suit the needs of the intern, but often range from 15-30 hours per week.
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- Find out more about our Current Opportunities
- What have past interns had to say? Read our testimonials!
