Our internship positions are designed to directly support and learn from the coordinator positions on the BEST Management Team. Interns are expected to attend all tournaments and some of the Management Team meetings unless informed otherwise. 

Interns can be promoted to coordinators in their respective positions for the following year based on their performance throughout the internship.

Internship Positions (2024-2025)

The BEST Management Team is looking for current students or recent graduates to join our team as interns for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Available positions:

  • Photography and Videography Intern

  • Tournament Administrator Intern

  • Fundraising Intern

Interested? Here are a few things you need to know:

  • Interns can be current high school students OR university students.

  • Interns cannot compete in tournaments (since being on the Management Team presents a conflict of interest).

  • Application requirements differ for each position. Some interns must be prepared to attend all tournaments for the upcoming year.

To apply:

  • Send a cover letter to info@bestfoundation.bg explaining your motivation to be a BEST intern. Please tell us which internship you are applying for, why you love BEST, and why you are a good fit for the position. You may apply for up to two positions. We will be accepting applications until the positions are filled but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

  • Include the internship that you are applying for in the subject line of the email (ie: “Tournament Administrator Intern Application”)

  • Check each position for special requirements! If an Internship lists “Special Application Requirements” you must submit these with your cover letter.

Photography and Videography Intern

Responsibilities:

  • Capture photo and video materials at tournaments and other BEST-related events

  • Recording interviews during the school year (to be discussed with the marketing coordinator)

  • Edit photographs and videos before sending them to the marketing coordinator, ideally within five days after the end of the event 

Requirements: 

  • Some photo and video editing knowledge and experience and a desire to develop these skills

  • Knowledge of how to work with video cameras, how to set up microphones and tripods 

  • Being able to attend every BEST event

  • Willing to dedicate substantial time to creating high-quality work

  • Good time management skills 

  • Good level of English (B2/C1)

  • Good team player  

Benefits: 

  • Working in an international and highly professional environment 

  • Participation in all tournaments, trainings, and camps of BEST Foundation (travel and food expenses covered)

  • Gaining professional experience.

Special Application Requirements:

  • A portfolio featuring a minimum of 2 works

Suitable for: BEST alumni, Fulbright ETA,  high school students accepted.

Tournament Administrator Intern

The registration intern will assist the current Tournament Administrator (Kristiyana Kiranska) with handling all tasks related to team registration and SpeechWire operations like round assignments, judge assignments, rankings and more. It’s preferred that this person is interested in learning all aspects of tournament administration to potentially be promoted to the Administrator role next year.

Responsibilities:

  • Tabbing tournaments;

  • Be in charge of the registration process.

Requirements:

  • BEST experience preferred;

  • Senior in high school or above;

  • Able to attend most tournaments this year;

  • Willing to be committed for 2 more years; 

  • Have knowledge in Microsoft programs (especially Excel). 

  • Show interest in the field of information technologies.

Benefits: 

  • Working in an international and highly professional environment;

  • Participation in all tournaments, trainings, and camps of BEST Foundation (travel and food expenses covered);

  • Building leadership skills and gaining professional experience.

Suitable for: University and high school students interested in the IT field. 

For additional information, reach out to info@bestfoundation.bg

Fundraising Intern - 2 positions available 

Responsibilities:

Assist and support the Fundraising Coordinator with the following tasks: 

  • Research appropriate companies that might become sponsors and fill appropriate databases with results;

  • Send emails with requests for sponsorships and product/services support for the tournaments; 

  • Participate in lead generation in LinkedIn; 

  • Organize online fundraising events (Summer Slam, Debate Showcase); 

  • Participate in the creation of in-person fundraising events - quiz, special evenings, alumni performance events; 

  • Participate in promotional items selection for all tournaments;

  • Work with close collaboration with the rest of the Management Team (most volunteers) and monetize all possible contacts in accordance with the mission of the Foundation;

  • Organize online and in-person fundraising workshops for Coaches and School Teams.

Requirements: 

  • Passionate about communication with new people; 

  • Desire to develop negotiation skills and to try different approaches to a potential donors; 

  • Has good relationship management skills; 

  • Positive and proactive attitude; 

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; 

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits: 

  • Working in an international and highly professional environment;  

  • Participation in tournaments, trainings, and camps of BEST Foundation (travel and food expenses covered); 

  • Building negotiation skills and gaining professional experience in Fundraising.

Suitable for: People interested in the business field.