Summer 2013
Internships are arranged on behalf of the student and internship hosts are international NGOs, private businesses, or educational and cultural institutions. Knowledge of Hungarian is not required, and internships and courses are conducted in English. Beginner Hungarian language course is optional.
Link to Application Site
Internships are competitive and students are encouraged to apply in advance of the deadline. Students with an interest in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Archival Research
Open Society Archives would like to offer the following themes:1. Cold War Collection Practices – Processing, Cataloging, Participating in Outreach Activities
While being one of the most important Archives for the history of Cold War and Communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the collection from the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty will provide students with important historical narrative on this period but it will introduce students into the unique structure of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty being the most important Cold War Radio.
2. Human Rights Collection Practices - Processing, Cataloging, Participating in Outreach Programs
OSA has a very valuable collection on the important breach of human rights in the region and in world. Collections concerning the violations of human rights associated with the war in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda represents one of the most important and researched collections.
3. Current Records Curation Parctices – Digitization, Digital Archival Workflow, Data Management.
OSA aims at providing unhindered access to its collections by building on new media and new technology soluations, open standards, recent data modeling methods and digital preservation best practices. Potential intern will be able to participate in highly interdisciplinary projects on digital technologies and data curation linked to hybrid collections.
- Arts & Culture
The Mese (Fairytale) Museum of the Petofi Literary MuseumThe intern will be responsible for learning the layout and programs offered by the museum and be available to work with visitors needing English language guidance in the museum. Intern will assist with English langauge programming, including website development, and assisting with children’s summer camp activities. Duties may also include work in the Petofi Literature Museum. Prior work with children and an interest in children’s literature is desired.
The Petofi Museum’s tasks have included the supervision of literary collections and exhibitions in areas outside Budapest ever since the institution was established. As a result, the Museum of Literature Petofi has become an institution with nationwide authority in the field of Hungarian literary museology; it offers help with the organisation of exhibitions in memorial houses and memorial rooms in areas outside Budapest, and also remains in touch with memorial places abroad.
THE HOUSE OF MAI MANÓ IN NAGYMEZÔ STREET
Mai Manó House - The Hungarian House of Photographers - operates in a studio-house built at the end of 19th century, for the commission of Mai Manó (1855-1917), Imperial and Royal Court Photographer. This special, eight-story neo-renaissance monument is unique in world architecture: we have no knowledge of any other intact turn-of-the-century studiohouse. In addition, it serves its original goal, the case of photography again.
The institution plays a marked role in the cultural life of Budapest and Hungary, while the organization of exhibitions and programs abroad is getting more and more emphasis within its activities. The reputation of justly world-famous Hungarian photographers of the 20th century offers a great opportunity to regain our old status in the world of photography by the introduction of the generations following those great masters
The intern will learn the architectural history of the house and its place in Hungarian photography, past and present. The intern will assist in guiding visitors (in English) through the house and current exhibitions. Additoinal duties may include installation planning, event promotion, and website maintenance.
- Economics, Business, and Consulting
Primus Capital The international fund management team of Primus Capital, based in Budapest, Vienna and Munich works in a flexible and professional partnership with entrepreneurs to create value for their founders and shareholders. Primus’ investment portfolio consists of some of Hungary’s most promising, fast-growing companies in a variety of industries, from software to services, technology to media and biotech. Intern placement will be made in conjunction with company needs and intern’s particular skill set. Interns with an interest in marketing, publicity, and web design are very welcome. Applicants with background in economics and finance are encouraged to apply.
- Education & Youth
The Roma Education Fund (REF) was created in the framework of the Decade of Roma Inclusion in 2005. Its mission and ultimate goal is to close the gap in educational outcomes between Roma and non-Roma. In order to achieve this goal, the organization supports policies and programs which ensure quality education for Roma, including the desegregation of education systems. Through its activities, the REF promotes Roma inclusion in all aspects of the national education systems of countries participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion, as well as other countries that wish to join in this effort.
- Human Rights & Minority Rights
The Roma Education Fund (REF) was created in the framework of the Decade of Roma Inclusion in 2005. Its mission and ultimate goal is to close the gap in educational outcomes between Roma and non-Roma. In order to achieve this goal, the organization supports policies and programs which ensure quality education for Roma, including the desegregation of education systems. Through its activities, the REF promotes Roma inclusion in all aspects of the national education systems of countries participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion, as well as other countries that wish to join in this effort.
Open Society Institute Archives:Human Rights Collection Practices - Processing, Cataloging, Participating in Outreach Programs
OSA has a very valuable collection on the important breach of human rights in the region and in world. Collections concerning the violations of human rights associated with the war in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda represents one of the most important and researched collections.
- Politics & History
Open Society Institute Archives:
Cold War Collection Practices – Processing, Cataloging, Participating in Outreach ActivitiesWhile being one of the most important Archives for the history of Cold War and Communism in Central and Eastern Europe, the collection from the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty will provide students with important historical narrative on this period but it will introduce students into the unique structure of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty being the most important Cold War Radio.
