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    Posted: 15 July 2024


    Extended Deadline: 12th September 2024


    Explore the in(ter)disciplinarity behind the fusion of art, design, and technology at Baltan Laboratories by engaging with communities, transforming the makerspace and bringing people together for improvised fun events.

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    Baltan Laboratories is a cultural indisciplinary lab based in Eindhoven. We focus on societal issues through a relational approach, creating spaces to rehearse living otherwise. We believe that the increasing complexity of our world and of the challenges we have to face no longer allow for a strictly disciplinary, reductionist and Western-based approach. In a world full of uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, the interactions and exchanges between different disciplines are fundamental to achieving a relational approach that responds to the environmental, political, social, economic and technological issues we must address today. We can no longer divide a problem into its parts, deal with those in separate disciplines and then recompose them in a solution. In 2024, Baltan will practise a hopeful approach towards technology, exploring how it can help us live otherwise. How can we imagine a diverse and plural technological landscape resistant to the lure of capital?  

    As the Community Builders, this intern duo will look at building long-term and short-term sustainable relationships with other organizations, communities and student groups in Eindhoven. The idea is to reach beyond the yearly program curated by Baltan, introducing various events, engaging with local communities, both residents and students and collaborating with other artists and organizations to improvise and create context based urgent yet fun events. While we move towards transforming our own Makerspace, the internship period would also involve assisting in making this space as welcoming, friendly, and lively as possible. When speaking of communities, one of the primary tasks also looks at discovering and building Baltan’s own volunteer group that would be a beautiful addition to any and all events happening in the city. Additional tasks would also include helping with production activities hosted by Baltan as well as writing and reporting with short summaries on events hosted.

    Period:  September – February (6 months)
    24 hours / 3 days a week (flexible)
    Deadline: 15th August 2024
    Extended Deadline: 12th September 2024
    This period of internship has two spots available. You could apply as a duo or be paired by Baltan with a different applicant of our choosing.

    Our ideal candidate(s):
     • Currently studying at a relevant educational institution with an emphasis on the practical aspects of organizing events, engaging with student communities, social and ready to go in the moment.
    • Has a good relationship/would be interested in reaching out to communities around and collaborating on events with the aim of making it prominently visible in the city.
    • Demonstrates a keen interest in art, design, science, technology, and society, wanting to contribute to an organization operating across these fields. 
    • Possesses a proactive and energetic approach, coupled with hands-on organizational skills and a creative outlook on how to enrich events beyond the standard production tasks. 
    • Could already be part of an existing community/organization that is interested in collaborating with Baltan for programs/events (optional).
    • Is proficient in planning, self-organizing and networking. 
    • Capable of collaborative work in a dynamic and creative environment. 
    • Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and strong social skills. 
    • Lives in or near Eindhoven. 
    • Is proficient in English language, Dutch is a plus. 
    • Has good and quick reporting skills.
    • Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular office hours for events. 
     
    What we offer: 
     • Financial compensation for enrolled students (375 € pp/month for 3 days a week). 
    • Professional cultural and vibrant work environment. 
    • An open line of communication for any new ideas you may have.
    • Access to use equipment in the Makerspace for your personal work.
    • A side project that you can work on during your internship period with feedback and support from the Baltan team.
    • Internationally oriented network. 
    • Office space near and on Strijp-S, Eindhoven. 
    • Expo space and lab at Natlab, Eindhoven. 
    • Flexible working days. 
    • Free movies at Natlab. 
     
    How to Apply: 
    To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter/letter of motivation expressing your interest in working at Baltan Laboratories to ishani@baltanlaboratories.org by the 12th of September. In case you apply as a duo, please make sure to send in two resumes and a collective letter of motivation.

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