FIRST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Closed on 15th Jan 2021
The European Heritage Youth Ambassador Programme calls for students and young people from all over Europe and beyond to share their stories and experiences in the heritage field online (e.g. on social media, websites, or blogs). At the same time, each Youth Ambassador acts as a bridge between students and young professionals and European heritage institutions like ESACH, Europa Nostra and the European Heritage Tribune.
Deadline: 15th January 2021
ABOUT
The European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage (ESACH) is an international network of European students and young professionals working within the cultural heritage field. We are volunteers working towards enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration amongst cultural heritage students and young professionals through networking and sharing knowledge.
Covering 40 countries, Europa Nostra is the most representative heritage network in Europe. The organisation campaigns to save Europe’s endangered monuments, sites and landscapes, in particular through the 7 Most Endangered programme, run in partnership with the European Investment Bank Institute. It celebrates excellence through the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards in partnership with the European Commission. It also contributes to the formulation and implementation of European strategies and policies related to heritage, through a structured dialogue with European Institutions.
The European Heritage Tribune (EHT) is an independent news platform sharing cultural heritage news from all European countries. By doing so, the EHT aims to inform, connect and inspire cultural heritage professionals and lovers.
Covering 40 countries, Europa Nostra is the most representative heritage network in Europe. The organisation campaigns to save Europe’s endangered monuments, sites and landscapes, in particular through the 7 Most Endangered programme, run in partnership with the European Investment Bank Institute. It celebrates excellence through the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards in partnership with the European Commission. It also contributes to the formulation and implementation of European strategies and policies related to heritage, through a structured dialogue with European Institutions.
The European Heritage Tribune (EHT) is an independent news platform sharing cultural heritage news from all European countries. By doing so, the EHT aims to inform, connect and inspire cultural heritage professionals and lovers.
REQUIREMENTS
Description of the position
As part of the network of European Heritage Youth Ambassadors, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new heritage movement, to represent the voice of young people within Europa Nostra’s activities, to share your heritage-related experiences on social media, and to be a reporter for the European Heritage Tribune in your own country. This includes sharing relevant news articles about cultural heritage from your base country with the European Heritage Tribune, assisting the EHT editor-in-chief with translating articles and creating open-format blog entries. The position is honorary and requires an availability of at least 10 hours per month. The programme will start at the end of January 2021 and will run for 12 months. For this first edition, 10 European Heritage Youth Ambassadors from different countries will be selected.
Requirements
As part of the network of European Heritage Youth Ambassadors, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new heritage movement, to represent the voice of young people within Europa Nostra’s activities, to share your heritage-related experiences on social media, and to be a reporter for the European Heritage Tribune in your own country. This includes sharing relevant news articles about cultural heritage from your base country with the European Heritage Tribune, assisting the EHT editor-in-chief with translating articles and creating open-format blog entries. The position is honorary and requires an availability of at least 10 hours per month. The programme will start at the end of January 2021 and will run for 12 months. For this first edition, 10 European Heritage Youth Ambassadors from different countries will be selected.
Requirements
- ESACH Member and/or Europa Nostra Youth Member
- Between 18 and 35 years old
- Good level of English (B2, written and spoken)
- Appropriate CV and motivation letter
- Availability to commit for 12 months
- Ongoing collaboration with student or youth networks will be valued
- Current location in an European country will be valued
benefits
What is in it for me? Benefits
- Increase your international network by becoming part of the European movement of students and young professionals for cultural heritage
- Share your voice and thoughts online and across various mediums
- Meet like-minded peers with similar interests
- Receive a certificate of participation
- Be featured in ESACH, Europa Nostra and EHT websites
LAUNCH CEREMONYDate: 28th January 2021
Where: Online Time: 18:00-19:00 Open to: all via previous registration Registration: https://forms.gle/H5NvBjURCuUA3U6Q8 Deadline for registration: 27.01.2021 EVENT DETAILS!
The ceremony will take place from 18:00 to 19:00 followed by a digital festive aperitivo until 19:30 to really get to know each other. More surprises and fun are being prepared on this special occasion. To celebrate the diversity of our shared heritage, we would like to encourage you to wear a traditional costume element from your country and share its story. Looking forward to meeting you all! We are happy to announce the Launch Event of our European Heritage Youth Ambassador Program. The event will take place online on the 28th of January, between 6.00 – 7.30 PM (CET). This is an opportunity to celebrate the partnership between the European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage (ESACH), Europa Nostra and the European Heritage Tribune and to provide a networking opportunity for the selected Youth Heritage Ambassadors, ESACH members, Europa Nostra Young Members and others interested. This joint project highlights and ensures the legacy of the successful EYCH 2018. Representatives of Europa Nostra and European Heritage Tribune will also be present. |
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