EU Public Affairs & Communications Intern — Brussels

CropLife Europe; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-month paid internship

Job summary

CropLife Europe is seeking a motivated EU Public Affairs and Communications Intern to join its team in Brussels. The six‑month paid internship offers hands-on experience in EU policymaking, stakeholder engagement and external communications.

You will work with the Public Affairs team while supporting communications activities and ensuring policy developments are reflected in CLE’s external materials. The role provides exposure to EU institutions, policy events and advocacy planning, with

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards, or recently graduated with, a degree in European studies, political science, international relations, communications, law, economics or a related field.
• A good understanding of the EU institutions and their decision-making processes.
• An interest in agriculture, sustainability, food security, innovation or related policy areas would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with digital research, monitoring and communication tools, including the responsible use of AI-assisted tools, would be an asset.
• Previous internship or relevant professional experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse EU political and legislative developments, identifying their potential implications for European agriculture and the crop protection sector.
• Prepare concise political briefings, meeting reports, background notes and summaries of relevant policy developments.
• Maintain an up-to‑date calendar of relevant EU institutional, political and stakeholder events, identifying opportunities for engagement and participation.
• Monitor key policy events, hearings and conferences, providing timely updates and summaries of relevant discussions and outcomes.
• Support the preparation and coordination of the monthly Public Affairs team meeting, including gathering inputs, preparing agendas and materials, and following up on agreed actions.
• Support the development and implementation of public affairs strategies and advocacy activities, including stakeholder mapping, engagement planning and meeting preparation.
• Contribute to the coordination of CLE’s public affairs activities, including supporting internal working groups and meetings with member companies.
• Support the preparation of briefing materials, presentations and other documents for engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Work to translate policy developments and public affairs priorities into clear and accessible external communications.
• Support the preparation of digital content, including website articles, social media posts and other communications materials.
• Assist with media and social media monitoring to identify relevant developments and emerging issues.
• Support coordination between public affairs and communications activities by drafting weekly overview of latest and upcoming developments.
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of CLE events and communications initiatives.

Skills

Political curiosity

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Initiative

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in European studies, political science, international relations, communications, law, economics or related field

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

CropLife Europe is seeking a motivated EU Public Affairs and Communications Intern to join its team in Brussels. The six‑month paid internship offers hands-on experience in EU policymaking, stakeholder engagement and external communications.

You will work with the Public Affairs team while supporting communications activities and ensuring policy developments are reflected in CLE’s external materials. The role provides exposure to EU institutions, policy events and advocacy planning, with