Interns for teaching and children's activities

The Department of Public and Events at The Royal Library in The Black Diamond is looking for two interns who are eager to test their skills with some of the many tasks related to education and leisure offerings for children and young people.

In the internship/project-based program you will gain hands-on experience with the many aspects connected to the development, communication and delivery of educational programs for day care, primary school and secondary education.

You will also gain insight into and participate in the development of leisure events and workshops for children and their accompanying adults.

About the department

The Department of Public and Events is responsible for the Royal Library's cultural activities and communications, including exhibitions, the Literature Stage, concerts, the cultural network Students Only!, education for schools, leisure activities for children, guided tours, etc. The department is also responsible for the rental of premises for meetings and conferences and for the operation of the culture club Diamantklubben and the shop in The Black Diamond.

About education

Based on the library's exhibitions and collections, educational programs are offered to day care, primary schools and secondary education.

Get an impression of our educational activities here

https://forskoler.kb.dk/

About family events

The library also offers leisure activities for children, where they and their adults are invited to special events and workshops, for example during holidays and on Sundays, or for experiences on their own.

Read more about our leisure offerings for children and their adults here: https://www.kb.dk/arrangementer/boern-og-deres-voksne

Practical period/project-based program

The internship period is in the spring semester 2027, starting early February. Length and any days off/weeks are agreed with the internship provider in accordance with the applicable guidelines for your study program.

Your areas of work

You will work closely with the department's teaching team, which will ensure you receive thorough training and understanding of the processes involved in developing and delivering educational programs and children's events.

Concrete tasks in the internship program can include

• Insight into delivering educational programs at The Black Diamond.
• Participation in development and maintenance of physical and digital teaching materials and educational programs.
• Participation in the development of events and activities for children and families, including winter holidays.
• Hands-on work with the delivery of events and activities for children and their adults.
• Participation in collaborations with both internal and external partners.
• Research tasks with a particular focus on education and children's activities.
• Daily ad hoc tasks, including more practical tasks.

Your qualifications

You are passionate about communicating to children and young people and will help create attention and interest for the library's educational programs and children's events.

About you

• You are studying a relevant higher education program.
• You love culture and cultural communication and have an interest in pedagogy and teaching.
• You have a strong interest in exhibition activities and communication, particularly communication to children and young people.
• You have a good sense of coordination and are open to practical tasks.
• You are independent and enjoy working in teams.

Salary and working hours

The internship is unpaid. Working hours are about 30-37 hours per week depending on how we agree to structure it in continuation of your study program and study order

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory background check.

Application

Applications, CV and any other relevant documents must be sent no later than 13 November 2026.

Interviews will be held in week 48.

Practical information

The position can only be applied for electronically via the link “apply for the position”.

Place of employment is The Royal Library in The Black Diamond.

Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1

1221 Copenhagen K

Further information

If you would like more information about the internship, please contact Communications Editor Ulrikke May Friis Christiansen at tel. 91324264 or [email protected].

All interested regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply for the internship.

If you experience any technical problems, please contact HR Manager Talent Solutions Support at tel. 7244 0644.

At The Royal Library we prioritize your well-being and development, and therefore you will have access to competence development, a healthy work-life balance, a safe and secure work environment and an inclusive and diverse workplace, attractive terms for parental leave, pension and health schemes that support your well-being.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Søren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, 1221 Copenhagen K 1221 Copenhagen K

Location: PUBL