Internship in Press and Public Relations

Are you interested in media relations, historical education or digital communication? Are you studying Public History, Modern History or a related subject and looking for a compulsory internship placement?

Then we offer you the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the press and public relations work of a nationwide organisation working in the fields of remembrance and education.

Your Responsibilities

During your internship, you will gain experience in various areas of public relations and support our team with tasks including:

• researching historical and current topics and preparing them for our social media channels
• creating texts for press and public relations work
• contributing to editorial planning
• community management
• monitoring international social media trends that could be adapted for our work

 

What You Should Bring

• You are studying Public History, Modern History or a related subject
• You have excellent knowledge of the history of National Socialism and remembrance culture
• You have a strong interest in social media
• You are reliable, creative and open-minded
• You are interested in completing an internship of at least six weeks

 

What We Offer

• Insights into the work of a nationwide organisation
• Participation in socially relevant projects
• Practical experience in press and public relations
• An engaged team with many years of expertise in remembrance work and historical-political education
• Opportunities to work independently on projects

Unfortunately, we can only offer unpaid internships that are part of a university programme.

Please send your application documents - CV (without a photo and without stating your age; you are welcome to include your preferred pronouns), a brief motivation letter, certificates and transcript of records - combined into a single PDF file to: info@nsberatung.de

Please include the possible internship period in your email.

Contact:

Dr. Jost Rebentisch

Tel.: 0221 17 92 94 10

rebentisch@nsberatung.de

Volunteer Opportunities in Social Projects – Supporting Survivors in Later Life

The survivors of Nazi persecution with whom we work are now all over the age of 80, with some approaching 100. Many live alone and rely on support because of their age or health. By volunteering with us, you can help ensure that they remain connected to society and do not feel isolated.

A large part of our social work would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers. Whether through personal visits, shared activities or our Storytelling and Encounter Cafés, every contribution helps improve quality of life, promote social participation and create meaningful human connections.

Ways to Get Involved

We are particularly looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Community and Testimony Cafés

For our Community and Testimony Cafés in Cologne, Düsseldorf and Recklinghausen, we are looking for people who would like to:

• talk with survivors of Nazi persecution
• support the organisation and facilitation of the cafés
• contribute to remembrance work and civic engagement

Volunteer visiting and support service

As part of our social projects, volunteers accompany older survivors of Nazi persecution by:

• going on walks and taking part in leisure activities
• accompanying them to medical appointments and meetings with public authorities
• making personal visits and spending time in conversation
• accompanying them to social events

What We Are Looking For

• Openness and empathy
• Reliability
• An interest in history and civic engagement
• Enjoyment of working with people

As we regularly support Russian-speaking survivors of Nazi persecution, relatives and people seeking advice, we particularly welcome applications from people with a good command of Russian.

No previous experience is required. We will support you as you get started and are always available to answer your questions.