Erasmus+ Traineeship Details
Department of International Partnerships and Educational Mobility
Traineeship Opportunities: 2 graduate or undergraduate students
Dates: 3-6 months, preferably February/March – June 2025; September 2025 – February/March 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Organisation: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (PL TORUN01), Department of International Partnerships and Educational Mobility - Erasmus+ Office
Qualifications: Knowledge of English at least B2+; Strong communication skills essential for assisting students and providing support; Basic graphic design skills (e.g. Canva, Photoshop); Being able to manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay organized; Skills in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook); Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; Self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the Erasmus+ Programme; Prior experience as an Erasmus participant at NCU; Video recording and editing skills; Knowledge of Polish.
Traineeship Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of events including Orientation Week, meetings, workshops, webinars and conferences organized by Erasmus+ Office;
- Organising events and workshops, giving presentations (under supervision);
- Preparing and coordinating a cultural program for international students;
- Helping international students navigate university, Toruń and Poland;
- Preparation of the promotional and informational materials for international students (including website, social media and traditional forms)
- Activly participating in the promotion of the Erasmus+ Programme and NCU
- Contributing to the preparation of documents and communication content
- Sourcing, compiling, analysing and presenting data.
What will you gain?
- Valuable job experience in a Higher Education organization and an international workplace
- Enhanced interpersonal, organizational, communication, and creative problem-solving skills
- Improved foreign language proficiency and a deeper understanding of another country and culture
- Accommodation support - we try to guarantee double rooms in the Student House for all Erasmus+ trainees
- Access to events, workshops, and the potential to expand your international network
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work in the beautiful, green city of Toruń, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Compensation: No financial compensation. The student can receive the Erasmus+ grant from their home Univeristy
Important! Please remember that the traineeship programme has to align with the student's field of study
Interested? Please send us your CV and motivation letter to: traineeship@umk.pl
Deadline for application: December 6th 2024
We will contact potential candidates after December 6th to schedule an interview, either online or in person, based on their preference. The interviews will be conducted on December 11th and 12th.
More about traineeship at NCU: https://www.umk.pl/en/erasmus/traineeship/