INTERNSHIP @ ZWART GOUD

Part-time / 2 days a week
(weekend + weekday)

Period: 6 months
DECEMBER 2024 - MAY 2025


Zwart Goud is a boutique record store in the heart of Amsterdam, founded by musician & producer Ilker Soylu in 2012 as an events organization. In the recent years we’ve grown into a vinyl record store, vinyl distribution, DJ lessons, blog, events & electronic music playground. We offer a refined selection of new school Techno & House, Micro, Wave, Ambient, Synth, Balearic, Avantgarde Electronica, both online and offline, supplemented with a carefully curated selection of 2nd hand Psychedelic & Folk, Soundtracks, Musique concrete, World Rarities & Collectables. In addition, you can now enjoy digging with a cup of strong coffee in your hand.

The Function:
We are looking for an enthusiastic intern who enjoys ensuring the smooth operation of the store and assisting the founder with daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensure that all work to be carried conducted efficiently.

    • Assist monthly events and workshop such us DJ CAFE & Instores, Workshops and Seminars.

    • Provice customer service while you prepare a delicious coffee for them.

    • Manage online sales and maintain the website.

    • Shipping duties: entering, sending and receiving UPS/DHL shipments.

    • Distribution work: from receiving the press to the arrival of the records in other (online) stores.

    • Manage social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Google accounts management.


Intern profile

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Available at least 1 day on the Weekend and 1 day on the Weekday.

  • Can manage crowds and switch between different activities effortessly.

  • Is energetic, positive, decisive, organized and structured.

  • Has an affinity with the electronic dance industry.

  • Barista experience can be handy.

  • Demonstrates good communication skills, both spoken and written (Fluent in English, Dutch is a pre).

  • Living in Amsterdam & holds a valid work permit.

What do we offer / Benefits

As a Shop Intern you receive:


    • Internship Compensation.

    • Significant responsibility and opportunities for personal development.

    • Discount on vinyl and/or DJ lessons.

    • A pleasant, informal and creative working environment.

    • A network within the music (record) industry.

• Possibility in freelance employment @ Zwart Goud following the internship.

Interested?

Send your CV + Motivation to: info@zwartgoud.org until Monday 2 December 2024


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