Position: Administrative Intern (Part-time, 2-4 months, unpaid)
Location: Lyon / Caluire-et-Cuire, France
Start date: Flexible, but ASAP 🙂
About Creative Time Lab
Creative Time Lab is a France-based non-profit association that brings together art, science, and social engagement to explore how our relationship with time — especially the future — shapes mental health, creativity, and collective resilience.
Our flagship project, The Space of Futurization, transforms psychological research into participatory, immersive experiences that help people reflect on their hopes, fears, and sense of agency in an uncertain world.
We are a small international team working across France, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, and beyond, developing research-based, cross-cultural initiatives that connect imagination, well-being, and sustainable futures.
About the Internship
We are looking for a part-time Administrative Intern to provide crucial support in establishing our association’s operational foundations.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in the inner workings of a non-profit and project management, while working in a creative, international, and research-driven environment.
Main Tasks
🗂️ Support the administrative setup of the association (documents, member coordination, internal organization).
🔎 Conduct background research on potential partners, funding opportunities, and relevant networks in France and internationally.
📬 Help with outreach — contacting organizations, cultural institutions, and research groups.
💬 Assist with communication and coordination between French and English-speaking collaborators.
📝 Contribute to drafting documents, reports, and presentations (in English and/or French).
Ideal Profile
We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Curious, organized, and proactive.
🌍 Interested in art, psychology, social innovation, or cultural management.
💬 Native or proficient in French (essential for navigating local administration and communication).
🗣️ Fluent in English — English is our working language.
🤝 Comfortable working in an international, interdisciplinary team.
🕰️ Curious about the non-profit sector and motivated to learn how to establish and run an association in France.
Previous experience in administration, research, or communications is a plus — but motivation and willingness to learn matter most.
What We Offer
🌿 Insight into the daily workings of an emerging non-profit.
💡 Experience at the intersection of science, art, and social impact.
🧭 Skill development in administration, international project coordination, and stakeholder outreach.
🌍 Collaboration with an international network of researchers and creative professionals.
📚 Mentorship and learning opportunities related to project development, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
Practical Details
- Duration: 2-4 months (part-time)
- Compensation: Unpaid internship
- Location: Lyon / Caluire-et-Cuire
- Start Date: ASAP 🙂 (November–December 2025 or early 2026)
If you are passionate about creativity, research, and collective futures, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 To apply: Send your CV and a short motivation letter (in English or French) to hello [at] creativetimelab [dot] org
