Are you uncertain whether this role is for you? Then, you can hear from the 2022 European Heritage Youth Ambassadors and their experience in this video.
Description of the positionAs part of the European Heritage Youth Ambassadors Programme, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing heritage youth movement and:
 

• represent the voice of young people within Europa Nostra’s activities; 
• engage in ESACH’s projects and activities;
• share your heritage-related experiences widely on social media; 
• participate in conferences and events; 
• have an active role or keen interest as a heritage professional or researcher or student in supporting her/his/their communities on social cohesion, human rights, climate change, well-being, defence of democracy, active citizenship and diplomacy;
• be a reporter for the European Heritage Tribune in your country/region, including sharing relevant news articles about cultural heritage, assisting the editor-in-chief with translating articles and creating open-format blog entries. 

The programme starts in February 2023 and runs for 12 months. The position is voluntary and requires availability for at least 10 hours per month, including attending an online monthly meeting of 1 hour. 

The European Heritage Youth Ambassadors Programme has already completed its first two cycles, with youth ambassadors selected from different countries across Europe! You can meet the 2021 & 2022 Ambassadors on their dedicated webpage.

Requirements

• ESACH Member and/or Europa Nostra Youth Member;
• Age between 18 and 35 years old;
• Good level of English (min. B2, written and spoken);
• Availability to commit for 12 months;
• Ongoing collaboration with the student, youth, and citizenship networks will be valued;
• A current location in a European country is preferred;
• Team spirit;
• Application consisting of: 
  • CV;
  • Motivation letter;
  • Proof of writing (e.g. article, thesis, blog entry, etc.).

What is in it for me? Benefits

• Expand your international networking skills by becoming part of the European movement of students and young professionals for cultural heritage;
• Take part in an intergenerational exchange;
• Reinforce European Active Citizenship; 
• Share your voice and thoughts online and across various mediums;
• Share the story of your community or network;
• Access a wide array of opportunities and events;
• Meet like-minded peers;
• Receive a certificate of participation;
• Be featured on ESACH, Europa Nostra and EHT websites.

ApplicationsSend your application - CV, motivation letter, and proof of writing - to Ms Antigoni Micheal (am@europanostra.org) and Ms Sorina Neacsu (esach.ambassadors@gmail.com). Recommendation letters will be accepted but are not required. Please indicate your current country of residence. All candidates shall receive a response regarding their application.

Deadline for application: 13 January 2023 (23.59 CET)