ESN Sevilla UPO is looking for an Events Manager intern in Seville, Spain for the second semester of 2026/2027, from 25 January to 4 June 2027. The role is a part time, unpaid Erasmus+ traineeship that supports administration, events coordination and volunteer management, and it is open to EU/EEA residents with Spanish B1 and English B1. Applications close on 22 November 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we read the vacancy in full and set out every task, requirement and application step below.
The Traineeship in Short
📌 Position: Events Manager at ESN Sevilla UPO
🏢 Organisation: Erasmus Student Network Sevilla UPO (non-profit / NGO)
📍 Location: Seville, Spain
🎓 Type: Traineeship during studies, unpaid
📅 Expected starting date: 25 January 2027
🗓️ Period named in the offer: 25 January to 4 June 2027 (2nd semester 2026/2027)
⏱️ Schedule: part time, 25 hours per week
🗣️ Working languages: Spanish and English
🌍 Residence: EU/EEA residents only
⏳ Application deadline: 22 November 2026
About ESN Sevilla UPO
ESN Sevilla UPO describes itself as a non-profit organization that supports exchange students through events, guidance and mobility promotion. In its own words, it is also the reason your Erasmus in Seville will be unforgettable. The organisation is based in Sevilla, Spain.
A Semester Inside the Erasmus Experience
The offer invites you to spend a semester living the Erasmus experience from the inside. ESN Sevilla UPO wants a student to support its team with administration, events coordination and volunteer management from 25 January to 4 June 2027, the second semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.
The offer is listed under three fields: Literature and linguistics, Travel, tourism and leisure and Management and administration.
Your Day-to-Day Tasks
Day to day, the Events Manager intern will:
🎪 Help organise events and trips and be there when they happen
📝 Keep track of activities and write the reports
🤝 Support the Work Groups
👀 Follow what the volunteers are doing and how involved they are
🏫 Hold office hours at the university
📚 Write and update guides, manuals and other documents that students actually use
Spanish and English at B1
The offer asks for Spanish B1 and English B1. No certificate is needed for Spanish: the team says it will hear your level in the interview, which is held in Spanish.
🇪🇸 Spanish: B1, no certificate needed
🇬🇧 English: B1
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Skills and Personal Qualities They Look For
Besides the languages, ESN Sevilla UPO lists what it needs from you:
💻 Google Workspace knowledge
💬 Good communication and teamwork skills
🚀 Proactivity, autonomy and the ability to juggle several tasks at once
🗂️ Organisation, planning and time management
The expected skills named in the offer are managing and administering human resources, planning events and programmes, working in teams, communicating with colleagues and clients, and organising, planning and scheduling work and activities.
Tools Named in the Offer
The offer lists these tools: ChatGPT, Canva, CapCut basics, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Workspace.
Who Can Apply: Studies and Residence
🎓 Level of studies: Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5) or Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏠 Residence: EU/EEA residents only
🛂 Visa: the team can currently only host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or people with existing residency
The Erasmus Traineeship Requirement
This is the most important condition in the vacancy. The offer states: "It is of the utmost importance that you come with an Erasmus traineeship." The programme listed for the placement is Erasmus+ traineeship, alongside an other recognised mobility or funding programme. For a wider look at how funded placements work, see our guide to paid internships abroad for students.
Duration, Hours and Dates
⏳ Duration: 4 months
🕐 Schedule: part time
📊 Hours per week: 25 hours
📅 Start: 25 January 2027
🏁 End of the period named in the offer: 4 June 2027
What You Get
The offer promises daily practice of your Spanish, an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment and the chance to meet exchange students from all over the world, plus the ESN volunteers. And Seville, of course.
🎒 Learning courses and training assistance
🌐 Internet connection
The traineeship itself is unpaid.
How to Apply
Send a short motivation letter and your CV by 22 November 2026 to the application email listed in the Links section. Use the exact subject line "Internship ESN Sevilla UPO + Events Manager". If you need help shaping the letter, our guide on how to write a motivation letter covers the basics.
The Online Interview and the 15-Day Rule
If your profile fits, ESN Sevilla UPO will invite you to an online interview, and the interview is mandatory to be selected. The interview is in Spanish. If you receive no answer within 15 days, your application was not successful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Events Manager intern do at ESN Sevilla UPO?
The intern helps organise events and trips, keeps track of activities and writes the reports, and supports the Work Groups. The role also includes following volunteer involvement, holding office hours at the university and writing guides and manuals.
Is this internship paid?
No. The offer describes an unpaid traineeship. The offer also asks candidates to come with an Erasmus traineeship.
When does the traineeship start and how long is it?
The expected starting date is 25 January 2027, and the offer names the period from 25 January to 4 June 2027. The duration is 4 months, part time, at 25 hours per week.
Do I need a Spanish certificate?
No certificate is needed. The team says it will hear your Spanish B1 level in the interview, which is held in Spanish.
Who can apply?
The offer is open to EU/EEA residents only, at Short cycle (EQF 5) or Bachelor (EQF 6) level. ESN Sevilla UPO can currently only host candidates who do not need an additional work visa.
Do I need an Erasmus traineeship to apply?
Yes. The offer says it is of the utmost importance that you come with an Erasmus traineeship.
What should I send in my application?
Send a short motivation letter and your CV by email, with the subject "Internship ESN Sevilla UPO + Events Manager".
What happens after I apply?
If your profile fits, you will be invited to an online interview, which is mandatory to be selected. No answer within 15 days means your application was not successful.
Where can I find more internships like this one?
You can browse more roles in our Internship & Traineeship listings on Youth Works Hub.
Deadline
⏳ 22 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email (motivation letter and CV): internship.manager@esnupo.org
🌐 ESN Sevilla UPO website: https://www.esnupo.org
💼 ESN Sevilla UPO on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esnupo/
