The International Student Union, a student-led non-profit in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is looking for a Partnerships & Sponsorship Trainee to build partnerships with local businesses, venues and organisations and to find sponsorship for its activities. The placement is unpaid, part time (20 hours per week) for 2 months, starts on 1 December 2026 and is open to EU/EEA residents only. Applications close on 30 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the vacancy in full and set out every task, requirement and application step below.
The Traineeship in Short
๐ Position: Partnerships & Sponsorship Trainee
๐ข Organisation: International Student Union (non-profit / NGO)
๐ Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
๐ Type: Traineeship during studies, unpaid
๐ Expected starting date: 1 December 2026
โฑ๏ธ Schedule: part time, 20 hours per week
๐ฐ๏ธ Duration: 2 months
๐ฃ๏ธ Working language: English
๐ Residence: EU/EEA residents only
๐๏ธ Fields: Personal skills and development, Management and administration, Economics, Finance, banking and insurance
โณ Application deadline: 30 November 2026
About the International Student Union
The International Student Union describes itself as a student-led association supporting non-EU international students in Cluj-Napoca. It develops and implements EU-funded projects focused on integration, employability, inclusion and intercultural exchange. The organisation is a non-profit / NGO based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and its website is listed in the Links section below.
Why the Union Needs a Partnerships Trainee
The Union supports international students in Cluj-Napoca through events, community projects and free services. It is looking for a motivated trainee to help it build partnerships with local businesses, venues and organisations, and to find sponsorship for its activities.
Your Day-to-Day Tasks
Day to day, the Partnerships & Sponsorship Trainee will:
๐ Research and contact potential partners and sponsors in Cluj-Napoca, such as cafรฉs, coworking spaces, companies, universities and NGOs
๐ท๏ธ Negotiate student discounts, free services and in-kind support for international students
๐ Help prepare sponsorship proposals and partnership offers for the Union's events and projects
๐๏ธ Keep a database of partners and track communication and agreements
๐ฑ Coordinate with the social media team to promote partner offers and discount codes
๐ Support the organisation of events together with partners
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What You Will Learn
The offer names these learning outcomes:
๐ผ Practical experience in business development, networking and negotiation
โ๏ธ Skills in writing professional proposals and emails
๐๏ธ Understanding of how an international non-profit organisation works and is funded
๐ฃ๏ธ Experience in communication with external partners in a multicultural setting
๐ค Contacts in the Cluj-Napoca business and youth community
The Ideal Candidate
The Union is looking for students in business, marketing, communication, international relations or similar fields. English is required. No previous experience is needed, just good communication skills and initiative.
Who Can Apply: Studies and Language
๐ Level of studies: Bachelor (EQF 6), Master (EQF 7) or Doctorate (EQF 8)
๐ฌ๐ง Working language: English
Expected Skills and Tools
The expected skills named in the offer are:
๐ Developing financial, business or marketing plans
๐ Analysing business operations
๐ Negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
The tools listed are Microsoft Office and Canva.
Residence and Work Authorisation: EU/EEA Residents Only
The Union is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or people with existing residency. This is why the placement is limited to EU/EEA residents.
Programmes Named in the Offer
The programme listed for the placement is the Erasmus+ traineeship, alongside an other recognised mobility or funding programme. The traineeship itself is unpaid. For a wider look at how funded placements work, see our guide to paid internships abroad for students.
Duration, Hours and Start Date
โณ Duration: 2 months
๐ Schedule: part time
๐ Hours per week: 20 hours
๐ Expected starting date: 1 December 2026
What You Get
The offer lists an internet connection as the benefit of the placement.
How to Apply
Send your CV, your preferred start date and your preferred duration by email to the address listed in the Links section by 30 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Partnerships & Sponsorship Trainee do at the International Student Union?
The trainee researches and contacts potential partners and sponsors in Cluj-Napoca, negotiates student discounts and in-kind support, and helps prepare sponsorship proposals and partnership offers. The role also includes keeping a partner database, coordinating with the social media team and supporting events.
Is this internship paid?
No. The offer describes an unpaid traineeship. The only benefit listed is an internet connection.
How long is the traineeship and when does it start?
The placement lasts 2 months, part time at 20 hours per week. The expected starting date is 1 December 2026.
Who can apply?
Students at Bachelor (EQF 6), Master (EQF 7) or Doctorate (EQF 8) level, ideally in business, marketing, communication, international relations or similar fields. English is required and no previous experience is needed.
Can I apply if I need a visa?
The Union can currently only host candidates who do not need an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency. The offer is for EU/EEA residents only.
Which programmes can the traineeship be done under?
The offer lists the Erasmus+ traineeship and another recognised mobility or funding programme.
What should I send in my application?
Send your CV, your preferred start date and your preferred duration by email to the application address.
Where can I find more internships like this one?
You can browse more roles in our Internship & Traineeship listings on Youth Works Hub.
Deadline
โณ 30 November 2026
Links
๐ง Application email (CV, preferred start date and preferred duration): contact@isubb.org
๐ International Student Union website: https://isubb.org/
