Animafest Experience is looking for a Human Resources intern to join its HR team in Palafolls, Spain, on the Costa Barcelona. It is a full-time, 3-month Erasmus+ traineeship during studies at 40 hours per week, with an expected start on 16 November 2026, and it is open to EU/EEA residents only. Applications close on 08 November 2026 (Brussels time). Youth Works Hub went through the whole offer below, so you know exactly what the role involves before you send your message.
A Hands-On Start in Human Resources
The offer is built for motivated students who are interested in people and organisation. As an intern, you join the HR team and gain experience in the main areas of Human Resources. The organisation sums the placement up as a way to start your career in Human Resources. It is a traineeship during studies, listed under two fields of study:
🏛️ Sociology and cultural studies
💼 Management and administration
About Animafest Experience in Palafolls
Animafest Experience is based in Palafolls, Spain, and works in the Hospitality & Tourism sector. The organisation states that, with over 20 years of experience, it has dedicated itself to making its students' dreams a reality. Its internships abroad page is listed in the Links section.
What the HR Intern Will Handle
The offer lists five areas of work:
👥 Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of new employees
🗂️ Helping to organise students' files and update internal databases
🎓 Supporting training sessions and student development programmes
📣 Participating in internal communications
🧾 Supporting everyday HR administrative tasks
Reasons the Organisation Gives to Join
According to the offer, the internship gives you:
🌟 A valuable practical HR experience
🌱 A work environment that values learning and growth
🪜 A milestone to future career opportunities in HR
🗣️ A chance to improve your communication and organisational skills
Placement at a Glance: Start, Length and Hours
📆 Expected starting date: 16 November 2026
⏳ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time
⏱️ Hours per week: 40 hours
📍 Location: Palafolls, Spain
🎒 Type: Traineeship (during studies)
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
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Which Study Levels Can Apply?
The offer accepts students at three levels of study:
🏫 Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🎓 Master (EQF 7)
Working Languages: English and Spanish
The working languages of the placement are English and Spanish (Castilian). Both are listed in the offer, so expect to use them in daily HR work and internal communication.
Skills the HR Team Expects
Three skills are listed for the role:
👂 Listening and asking questions
🤲 Working in teams
📖 Teaching and training
Digital Tools on the Offer
The offer names a set of tools connected to the role:
🤖 ChatGPT
🎨 Canva
🎬 CapCut basics
🎵 TikTok
▶️ YouTube Shorts
📊 Microsoft Excel
📑 Google Sheets
🧰 Google Workspace
EU/EEA Residents Only: Visa and Work Authorization
Animafest Experience is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or people with existing residency. Candidates who would need a separate work visa cannot be hosted for this placement.
Support and Benefits During Your Stay
The offer lists these benefits:
📚 Learning courses and training assistance
🌐 Internet connection
🏡 Accommodation finding assistance to help with your stay in Spain
Accommodation itself is not provided; the support is help with finding a place to stay.
Unpaid Placement, Funded Through Erasmus+
The traineeship is unpaid by the organisation and runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, so the financial side comes from the Erasmus+ grant arranged through your sending institution. The offer does not state a grant amount. To understand what this kind of grant covers and what it does not, read our guide on how funded traineeships really work.
How to Apply
The organisation asks interested students to write a message to it, by email or on WhatsApp. No specific documents, subject line or reference number are requested in the offer. You can browse more placements like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Animafest Experience HR internship involve?
It is a 3-month, full-time Human Resources traineeship in Palafolls, Spain. Interns assist with recruitment and onboarding, organise students' files and internal databases, support training sessions and student development programmes, take part in internal communications and handle everyday HR administration.
When does the internship start?
The expected starting date is 16 November 2026. The placement then runs for 3 months on a full-time schedule.
How many hours per week will I work?
The schedule is full time at 40 hours per week.
Is the internship paid?
The organisation lists it as an unpaid traineeship. It runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, and the offer does not state a grant amount.
Is accommodation included?
No, accommodation itself is not provided. The organisation offers accommodation finding assistance to help with your stay in Spain.
Can non-EU applicants be hosted?
Only candidates who do not require an additional work visa can be hosted, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency. The offer is open to EU/EEA residents only.
What study level do I need?
The offer is open to students at short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) level, in Sociology and cultural studies or Management and administration.
Which languages and skills are required?
The working languages are English and Spanish (Castilian). The expected skills are listening and asking questions, working in teams, and teaching and training.
Which tools should I be familiar with?
The offer lists ChatGPT, Canva, CapCut basics, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Workspace.
How do I apply and by when?
Write a message to Animafest Experience by email or on WhatsApp before 08 November 2026 (Brussels time). The contact details are in the Links section.
Deadline
⏳ 08 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email: info@animafestexperience.com
💬 WhatsApp: +34 697 184 146
🌐 Animafest Experience internships abroad: https://www.animafestexperience.net/internshipsabroad/en/
👤 Santy Matamala (Director) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santy-matamala-9145006a/
