Do you want to gain international experience? Do you create videos, graphics, or written content? Do you enjoy organizing events or are you interested in marketing? Join us, develop your skills, and become a Student Ambassador of the SEA-EU Alliance!
The SEA-EU Ambassadors Programme is a 12-month paid internship, during which University of Gdańsk students take an active role in implementing international initiatives carried out by the SEA-EU alliance. Ambassadors support promotional activities, help organize events, participate in international meetings, and represent UG students within SEA-EU bodies.
The application deadline is 14 October 2025.
According to programme coordinator Marcel Jakubowski:
“We invite both broadly skilled students and those specializing in specific fields. We tailor the scope of work individually to each participant. While the word ‘development’ is often overused today, we genuinely strive to provide real professional growth.”
SEA-EU is an alliance of nine European coastal universities (Gdańsk, Cádiz, Brest, Kiel, Split, Malta, Naples, Algarve, Bodø) working together to build a shared space for education, research, mobility, and cross-border cooperation. The mission is to create a modern, international, socially and environmentally responsible European university.
Ambassadors from the first edition took part in SEA-EU Student Council meetings in Kiel, represented UG during the end of the Polish Presidency in the EU in Brussels, and participated in communication team meetings of the alliance. Students of UG regularly travel to international conferences, participate in courses at partner universities, and collaborate on joint projects.
The Ambassador’s role includes representing UG students in international SEA-EU bodies and supporting the promotion of SEA-EU activities among the UG community.
Ranking list I part of the recruitment process
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- have valid University of Gdańsk student status throughout the programme (12 months):
– 1st–2nd year BA students
– 1st–4th year long-cycle MA students
– 1st year MA students - declare English proficiency at B1 level or higher.
Internship Conditions
- Duration: October 2025 – September 2026
- Contract type: civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie)
- Workload: approx. 10–20 hours per month
- Pay: 45 PLN gross per hour
- Completion: certificate + reference letter
- Mode: hybrid (internet access, laptop with working camera and audio required)
Application Process
Stage I – until 14 October 2025
Submit:
- application form
- CV
- cover letter (describing relevant skills such as languages, public speaking, social media, audiovisual production, event support)
Stage I Evaluation Criteria
Formal criteria:
- valid student status
- complete application
Substantive criteria (0–10 points each):
- quality of cover letter
- practical experience in marketing/promotion
- additional skills and activities
A ranking list (accepted / reserve / not qualified) will be published and emailed by 15 October 2025.
Stage II – Interviews (16–20 October 2025)
Assessment areas:
- knowledge of SEA-EU and university internationalisation
- understanding of academic marketing
- English language skills
- communication skills
Two highest-scoring candidates will be selected. Final results will be published after completion of both stages.
Internship Programme
Month I – Introduction and Training
- Organisational meeting with programme supervisors
- Training on the mission and goals of SEA-EU
- Workshops on intercultural communication and international integration
- Training in social media management and event promotion
- Assignment of first tasks
Months II–XI – Promotional Activities and SEA-EU Project Office Support
- Representing UG students at SEA-EU governing meetings
- Participation in the SEA-EU Student Council
- Creating promotional content for SEA-EU (posts, videos, stories)
- Organising informational events for UG students
- Supporting incoming international students with academic and cultural adaptation
- Participating in student consultations related to SEA-EU initiatives
- Organising information campaigns about alliance projects
Month XII – Programme Evaluation
- Summary of activities and assessment of outcomes
- Preparation of the final report for the 2nd edition of the programme
Rules for Receiving Support
During the Internship
From October 2025 to September 2026, ambassadors are employed under a civil-law contract.
- Hourly rate: 45 PLN gross
- Expected monthly commitment: 10–20 hours
- Monthly remuneration reflects the actual number of hours worked
Documentation Requirements
Before the Initiative
Selected participants must:
- complete an electronic pre-test assessing baseline knowledge and skills,
- register on the NAWA platform to confirm eligibility,
- complete all documents required for the civil-law contract.
After the Initiative
Participants completing the mobility must:
- complete an electronic post-test measuring knowledge and skills after the programme.
Completion of the Training / Internship
Participants who complete the internship receive:
- a certificate of completion,
- reference letters.
Learning outcomes are verified through a comparison of the pre-test and post-test. To receive a certificate of competence development, the participant must score higher on the post-test than on the pre-test.
Both tests are completed online via Microsoft Forms.
Learning Outcomes
General learning outcomes
- Understanding the mission of the European Universities initiative
- Ability to cooperate with international university units
- Development of communication skills
- Conducting promotional and marketing activities in higher education
Detailed learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.1 Knows the history and circumstances of the creation of the European Universities initiative
1.2 Has general knowledge of UG units related to internationalisation
1.3 Understands the importance of communication channels for effective exchange
1.4 Knows the basic principles of academic marketing
Skills
2.1 Can present the mission of the European Universities initiative
2.2 Explains the main goals of UG’s internationalisation strategy
2.3 Can create engaging promotional content
2.4 Organises information campaigns
Social competences
3.1 Prepared for public speaking and presentations
3.2 Chooses appropriate communication channels and promotional tools for goals and audiences
3.3 Works effectively in group project tasks
3.4 Understands the need for clear and precise communication
Assessment Criteria of Learning Outcomes
- 1.1 Knows the history and context of the European Universities initiative
- 1.1.1 Knows the goals of the initiative and the structure of SEA-EU — Test
- 1.1.1 Knows the goals of the initiative and the structure of SEA-EU — Test
- 1.2 Has general knowledge of UG units related to internationalisation
- 1.2.1 Knows the responsibilities of the relevant units — Test
- 1.2.1 Knows the responsibilities of the relevant units — Test
- 1.3 Understands the importance of communication channels
- 1.3.1 Analyses the effectiveness of different communication channels
- 1.3.2 Demonstrates knowledge of tools adapted to specific audiences — Test
- 1.3.1 Analyses the effectiveness of different communication channels
- 1.4 Knows academic marketing principles
- 1.4.1 Lists key principles
- 1.4.2 Analyses examples of promotional strategies — Test
- 1.4.1 Lists key principles
