intern opportunities near Madrid, Spain
Title SEDS Development
Intern opportunities
Location Madrid, Spain
Start date As soon as possible
Summary:
The organisation Students for the Exploration and Development of
Space (SEDS) is seeking
interns to work on a variety of interesting
topics. You will be based close to Madrid, Spain.
Interested candidates should contact: jim.volp@seds.org.
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Job Description
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Concepts such as commercial space liners, space hotels, space launch
systems and lunar missions were thought to be empty promises....
But now in the post-X PRIZE world we are looking at:
- The first commercial space liner starting service in 2010
- The first successful test of commercial space hotel modules
- A space vehicle developed in a fraction of time or cost as before
- And more than 6 teams competing to land a private rover on the Moon.
We truly live in the interesting times of space exploration!
And this is why SEDS and
it's members are full of energy!
SEDS wants to interconnect
students, all over the globe,
in order to share and advocate their passion for space.
SEDS is looking for a small
number of motivated people that want
to work on the challenge to expand the existing network of SEDS
chapters and move towards an active global student network.
During the internship you will be working on a variety of disciplines:
research, business/organisation development, marketing & PR.
In more detail this forum of the Space Generation Public Relations Team
has some examples of the typical activities one needs to think of.
Additionally, you have the choice to work on / support:
on Workforce Development / Young Professionals Programme
- IAF Administrative Committee on Space and Society
- World Space Week education
- Space in Africa
- Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations
Programme on Space Applications
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Conditions
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Salary: The internship is not paid for. Accommodation is provided.
Deadline: As soon as possible
Duration: Flexible, minimal 1 month
The successful candidate shall
- be between 18 and 35 years old;
- possess good communications skills in English;
- have a good understanding of (volunteer) organisations;
- have no VISA issues to enter Spain;
Other skills desirable
1. Ability to work under your own initiative
2. Interest in marketing & PR, networking
3. Working as part of an international team
Interested candidates should send a brief email stating
their interest and include a CV or other proof of skills.
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Basic Information on SEDS
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SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the
exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by
educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network
of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to
develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our
involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring
civilization and that focusing the enthusiasm of young people is the
key to our future in space.
Links
http://www.seds.org
http://www.iafastro.org/index
http://www.iafastro.org/index
http://www.worldspaceweek.org
http://www.spacegeneration.org