Social Hackers Academy, an Athens-based non-profit tech school, is looking for an EU Programs Intern to help manage EU-funded projects, draft new project applications and create project results. The internship takes place in Athens or remotely, requires an Erasmus+ traineeship or another internship agreement, and the last day to apply is 27 April 2027. At Youth Works Hub we read the full listing and set out every detail below.
About Social Hackers Academy
Social Hackers Academy is an Athens-based non-profit tech school founded in 2017. It works in the Education & Training field and is based in Athens, Greece. The internship sits in the fields of political sciences and civics and of management and administration.
What You Will Do as an EU Programs Intern
The team is looking for an EU Programs Intern to join in Athens or remotely. Your tasks include:
🗂️ helping manage the academy's EU-funded projects
✈️ taking part in transnational partner meetings, with travel within the EU and expenses covered by the project
✍️ helping draft and develop new project applications
📊 creating project results and outputs for the current EU projects
Three Roles in One Internship
The listing is titled Project Manager, Proposal Writer, Researcher, so the internship combines project management, proposal writing and research. The expected skills listed for the role match this mix:
🔬 conducting academic or market research
📝 technical, academic and creative writing
💼 developing financial, business or marketing plans
🧭 project direction, supervision and coordination
Tools Mentioned in the Listing
The listing names three tools for this internship:
🗃️ Airtable
💬 ChatGPT
🤖 Grok Bot
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What the Academy Is Looking For
The academy describes the profile it wants in four points:
🎓 eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant
🗣️ great written and spoken English
🔥 motivation, eagerness to learn and a real interest in project management and EU-funded projects
⚡ comfort in a fast-paced environment
Who Can Apply: Level of Studies and Language
The listing asks for students at Bachelor level (EQF 6) or Master level (EQF 7). The working language is English.
What the Academy Offers
The academy lists the following on offer:
🤝 working closely with experienced social entrepreneurs who love sharing what they know
🚀 plenty of room for initiative, independence and responsibility
🌐 a multicultural team
🕒 flexible hours and the option to work remotely
📚 extra training opportunities in several fields
The listing also names two benefits: learning courses and training assistance, and partial remote work.
Duration, Schedule and Start Date
The listing shows a duration of 6 months, full time, at 40 hours per week. The terms give more room: the minimum is 3 months and the maximum is 12 months, and the academy adds that it likes long-term relationships, so the longer, the better.
The start date is flexible, and you can start from 29 October 2026. The listing also shows 27 April 2027 as the expected starting date, which is the same day as the application deadline.
Location and Remote Work
The internship can be done on-site in Athens or remotely. When you apply, you are asked to say which one you prefer.
Funding and Internship Agreement
This is an unpaid traineeship during studies, listed under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. An Erasmus+ placement or another internship agreement is required, so you need to be eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant. To understand how these grants work, read our guide on how Erasmus+ funded traineeships really work.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
The visa and work authorization support field of the listing says "Not sure": more information on the candidate's status is needed before deciding.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short motivation paragraph by email. In the message, tell the academy:
🙋 why you want to join Social Hackers Academy
📅 when you would like to start
⏱️ for how long
💶 whether you have or can get an internship grant
📍 whether you would join in Athens or remotely
The academy asks you to keep the paragraph simple but meaningful, and there is no need to search for how to write a motivation letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EU Programs Internship at Social Hackers Academy paid?
No. The listing describes it as an unpaid traineeship. It requires an Erasmus+ placement or another internship agreement.
Where is the internship based?
The academy is based in Athens, Greece, and the internship can be done on-site in Athens or remotely.
How long does the internship last?
The listing shows 6 months, full time, at 40 hours per week. The minimum is 3 months and the maximum is 12 months.
When can I start?
The start date is flexible and you can start from 29 October 2026.
Who can apply?
The listing is aimed at Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students who are eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another internship grant, with great written and spoken English.
What should I include in my application?
Send your CV and a short motivation paragraph to the email address in the Links section. Cover why you want to join, when you want to start, for how long, whether you have or can get an internship grant, and whether you would join in Athens or remotely.
Does the internship include travel?
Taking part in transnational partner meetings is one of the tasks. The listing states that travel within the EU is covered by the project.
What is the application deadline?
The last day to submit an application is 27 April 2027 (Brussels time).
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Deadline
⏳ 27 April 2027
Links
📧 Application email: hr@socialhackersacademy.org
🌐 Social Hackers Academy: https://www.socialhackersacademy.org
