Quick Facts
Location: Kosovo
Program Focus: The Sunny Hill Festival seeks Isla interns to assist and begin as early as 3 to 6 months before the festival in August 2025.
Task Focus: Public Relations & Communications, Publicity Marketing, Event Coordinator, Branding & Promotion, Commercial Assistant, Copywriting in Mass Communication, IT Assistant - Ticketing Platform.
Program Length: 9+ Weeks
Program Overview
Intern with a foundation that is the sole charity organization in Kosovo supporting mainly arts and music organizations and underprivileged parts of society in Kosovo. The charity organization under the patronage of Dua Lipa, aims to empower vulnerable communities through music and the arts.
So far, the foundation has supported 15 organizations, operating in culture, education, social inclusion and mental health. Sunny Hill Foundation is dedicated to creating and promoting social equality in parts of society that have never enjoyed such benefits. The foundation wants to give people, groups and communities the chance to take control of their lives before and unlock their potential.
In addition, this organization is creating the biggest music and arts hub in the Western Balkan region in cooperation with municipality of Prishtina, Kosovo. After many years, the Palace of Youth and Sports in Prishtina was given back to its youth in August of 2019. The Sunny Hill Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the municipality of Prishtina to develop the Sunny Hill Music Academy to provide music production and performance to Kosovo's youth. SHF hopes to bring a community of creatives together where they can use the resources in the hub for rehearsal studios, recording studios and performance spaces for live audiences. Sunny Hill Foundation is committed to bring to life the biggest music and art hub in the region.
The Sunny Hill Festival is an international music festival of the highest standards, one that puts Prishtina, Kosovo on the festival map as a not-to-be missed musical and cultural destination, in a country that loves music and knows how to have fun. In addition, the proceeds of the Sunny Hill Festival support the activities of the Sunny Hill Foundation.
Tasks Included
The Sunny Hill Festival seeks Isla interns to assist with the following projects and activities to begin as early as 3 to 6 months before the festival in August 2025:
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Public Relations & Communications
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Publicity Marketing
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Event Coordinator
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Branding & Promotion
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Commercial Assistant
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Copywriting in Mass Communication
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IT Assistant - Ticketing Platform
Requirements
Skills & Abilities include:
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University undergrad and graduate students, and young professionals working on a degree (or who have graduated in fields) such as communications, media, art, education, or related areas.
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Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
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Motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team
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Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn.
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Be flexible and work to understand diverse cultures, history, and relative current events.
What Is Covered
Isla will work closely with your university to assist with academic credit requirements for your internship and in regard to the transfer of credit for participation in classes at the university. The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way!
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Pre-departure guide and assistance with preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pickup and in-country orientation
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Welcome lunch/dinner
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Housing, internet, and one-time fully-stocked kitchen
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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Local SIM card/phone plan (optional)
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Monthly passes for daily bus transportation (optional)
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Local language classes (optional)
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Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (optional)
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Mentorship from local professionals
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns and the Isla team with relevant professionals and stakeholders
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Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
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Cultural and social activities as available
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Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
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Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements
