Marketing Internship – Partnerships

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese private-law institution of general public utility, operating from its headquarters in Lisbon and its delegations in Paris and London. Its fundamental purpose is to improve the quality of life of individuals and organisations through the arts, science, education and philanthropy, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable society.

We are looking for an intern to join the Partnerships area within the Marketing Department, where they will have the opportunity to acquire, develop and enhance a range of knowledge and skills that complement their academic background and are essential to their future professional career.

Contractual Conditions

• Internship duration: 12 months.
• Extracurricular professional internship agreement.
• Initial and ongoing training.
• Internship allowance and meal allowance.

Main Responsibilities

• Sponsorship and philanthropic partnership management: Supporting the preparation of documents and presentations, monitoring the formalisation of partnerships, and overseeing the implementation of agreed partnership benefits and deliverables.
• Partnership development aimed at audience engagement: Supporting the development of partnerships targeting tourism and international audiences, particularly with hotels, tour operators, travel agencies and other relevant intermediaries to promote the Foundation’s cultural offering.
• Preparation of proposals and reports: Developing proposals, institutional presentations, reports and other materials to support the activities of the Partnerships team.
• Market analysis and benchmarking: Monitoring market trends, best practices and partnership opportunities.
• Partnership activation and partner experience: Supporting the planning and implementation of brand activations with partners, contributing to an excellent partner experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Master’s degree in Management, Marketing or a related field.
• Eligibility for a Level 7 Professional Internship (mandatory).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good project management and planning skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken Portuguese.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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The Gulbenkian Foundation strives to attract and retain talent by recognising people as our most important asset in fulfilling the Foundation’s mission. Our organisational culture is grounded in the institution’s values, encouraging motivated teams to thrive in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all people, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, or disability, in particular of those who identify with underrepresented groups in the various initiatives promoted by the Foundation.

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