Human Rights & Arts Internship with Artists at Risk

About the role

Artists at Risk is offering a full‑time, paid internship for students interested in the intersection of human rights, art and international development. The intern will support the AR‑Secretariat on communications, grant work and artist‑residency programmes based in Helsinki.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and distribute email newsletters and update the AR website.
• Assist with EU project management tasks for Perpetuum Mobile and Artists at Risk.
• Support grant application preparation, reporting and public‑relations activities.
• Help artists‑in‑residence at AR‑Safe Haven Helsinki and coordinate remote residencies.
• Plan and organise events, residencies and advocacy campaigns.
• Translate communications between Finnish and English as needed.

Required profile

• Current student eligible for internship support.
• Fluent in English and Finnish; additional languages a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, busy team.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Drive).

What we offer

• Monthly stipend of €1,331.
• Full‑time position (40 hours/week) for 2‑3 months.
• Opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit communications, grant work and international arts advocacy.