The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) is a leading international partnership practicing contemporary architecture, urbanism, and cultural analysis. The counterpart to OMA`s architectural practice is AMO, a research studio and think tank that operates in areas beyond the boundaries of architecture and urbanism - including sociology, technology, media and politics. To accommodate a wide range and diversity of projects throughout the world, OMA maintains offices in Europe (OMA Rotterdam), North America (OMA New York), Asia (OMA Beijing) and soon in the Middle East (OMA Dubai). Business Development Internship - Rotterdam (NL) The OMA/AMO Business Development (BD) team, located in the main office in Rotterdam is responsible for actively developing, acquiring and processing potential projects, market research and follows up on market opportunities. The Business Development team has an opening for a university student or recent graduate who is interested in the commercial side of our operations. In this position you will: - function as the front desk for the Business Development team; - maintain continuous overview of the status of all potential projects; - organise and administer potential projects; - organise, administer and distribute request from prospects within the team; - archive Business Development materials; - assist the Business Developers with small and large assignments. Requirements: - Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Products Suite - IT/database literacy - The applicant must be fluent in English and Dutch and one other European language - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Pro-active, self-disciplined and confident in an ad hoc environment - Affinity with Architecture and Art Further qualifications: - Team player - Accurate and hands-on - Pro-active mentality - European work permit essential All suitably qualified applicants should send their CV, and queries for this vacancy to: Jolanda van der Reijden HR@oma.com Working in one of world’s leading creative companies, in an exciting and stimulating environment, the trainee Business Development will accumulate extensive knowledge of the daily practice of developing commercial opportunities in an international creative business. Trainees will receive a monthly stipend. Students and new graduates are invited to apply. The following starting date is available: ASAP