Communications & External Relations Intern
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Human Technopole in Milano
**APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: January 12th 2025** The **Human Technopole Foundation (HT)** is an interdisciplinary research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, whose aim is to develop innovative strategies to promote human health and healthy aging through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, combining genomics, computational biology, structural biology, neuroscience and health data science. The Human Technopole Foundation is looking for a **Communications & External Relations Intern** to support its internal and external communication activities. The Communications & External Relations Area works closely with all Research Groups and Facilities, Departments and Areas at Human Technopole and covers a wide range of tasks including: stakeholder management, external/internal communications, event organisation, website and social media management, outreach & education activities and corporate brand identity. The Communications & External Relations Intern will actively contribute to the everyday tasks of a busy and dynamic team, supporting different team members in their activities. The internship is intended as a learning and development opportunity for a young graduate at the start of their professional career. **Key responsibilities**: - Support the organisation of school visits to the institute by liaising with internal research staff.
- Support the team in the identification and update of keycontacts, relevant for specific projects & campaigns.
- Assist the team in the preparation of materials for events and visits.
- Provide general administrative support: collecting and managing printing requests from other departments, providing replies to general enquiries via shared mailboxes, ensuring timely updates of communication materials, management of gadget/stationary inventory etc. **Mandatory requirements**: - University degree in Humanities, Business, Marketing or other
- Fluency in English and Italian
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. **Preferred requirements**: - Knowledge of basic graphic design and photo/video editing (ie. Canva, Photoshop)
- Previous experience in a similar role **Organizational and social skills**: - Organisational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive and can-do attitude
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment **Application Instructions**
- a full CV in English
- a motivational letter in English **WHY HUMAN TECHNOPOLE?**
- Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. We work together across disciplines leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.
- We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results. **Main benefits**
- Canteen service
- Work-life balance provisions **Number of positions offered**: 1 **Internship conditions**: Extracurricular internship, tempo pieno (39 hours). Reimbursement € 800/month. **Duration**: 4 - 6 months. The position is based in **Milan