To increase resources among the Policy Team, we are now seeking a highly qualified, talented and motivated candidate who will join our team in Brussels for a six-month paid internship and support our work especially with regards to advocacy and policy-making. Main client is the European Renewable Energies Federation. Priority topics include decarbonisation policies – e.g. under the European Green Deal, the Fit-for-55% Package and REPowerEU – and the much needed expansion of renewable energy sources. In terms of communication, we expect the selected candidate to lead on social media work.

Main tasks include:

• Support the advocacy at EU and national levels in the energy and climate sector
• Research and background policy briefs
• Monitoring EU energy and climate policy initiatives and adaptation and implementation at Member State level
• Input to publications such as reports and studies (including data research, consultancy reviews, etc.)
• Organisation and preparation of meetings and events both online and in live formats, including presentations, meeting minutes
• Attending and reporting from official events (EP committee meetings, Commission conferences, hearings and workshops)
• Implementation of EU projects, with emphasis on activities that include policy advice, communication, dissemination
• Screening of EU and national funding opportunities, as well as the contributing to tenders and project proposals
• Communication activities and campaigns, especially via social media channels such as X and LinkedIn

• EU national or work permit holder as the internship is in Brussels, Belgium
• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Proven knowledge, experience and skills in communications and social media campaigns and management of social media tools (LinkedIn, X, website, etc.)
• A good understanding of EU policy-making processes and EU energy policies
• Very strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Good communication skills in German (spoken and written) are considered as advantage
• Strong research abilities, analytical skills and writing skills, including the ability to summarise issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines
• Previous experience/internship in one of the European Institutions is considered as additional advantage

Applications

Please apply online by sending your CV (maximum two pages) and motivation letter latest by the end of Sunday, 3rd of November 2024. Subject line: EU Public Affairs Intern.

We will only contact short-listed candidates for interviews which will take place online in the last two weeks of November 2024.

Please note that we are unable to consider internships shorter than six months, or internships that are part of a university degree programme.

Please apply here: Online-Portal.

• A six-month paid internship with expected start date of January 13th, 2025
• Opportunities to broaden your network, expand your knowledge and expertise in the field of climate action and renewable energy policies and in the Brussels arena
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of topics and assignments and benefit from client exposure
• Cooperate among a small team of senior and junior colleagues in a highly dynamic work environment, with the opportunity to take on project ownership and a strong degree of autonomy