EU Public Affairs Intern

Ridens Public Affairs; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Requirements include a graduate degree in EU studies or related field, solid understanding of EU institutions, proficiency in MS Office, strong English writing skills, and eligibility to work in the EU. Presence in Brussels is required. The internship is paid and starts ASAP, ideally from 1 December.

Qualifications

• Degree in EU studies or related field.
• Understanding of EU institutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Support the public affairs team in advocacy campaigns, events and visit programmes.
• Political & Regulatory Monitoring.
• Attend & Reporting on External Events.
• Support Business Development activities.
• Social media support.
• Administration.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Writing skills

Attention to detail

EU institutions

Event planning

International teamwork

Education

EU studies or related field

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time motivated Public Affairs Intern to join our dynamic EU public affairs and business consultancy practice, with the successful candidate working under the supervision of our EU Public Affairs Team. The internshipwill run for a 6-month period with a possibility of extending for another 6 months and will provide the intern with a unique insight into the ‘Brussels bubble’ and public affairs consultancy work. The internship is remunerated. Presence in Brussels is required.

Paid internship and starting date ASAP, ideally from 1 December.

Profile

Required:

• Graduate Degree: European Studies, Public Affairs, Law, International Business, Political Science or equivalent
• Proven understanding of EU institutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Fluency in English required, with other languages considered an asset*
• Excellent writing skills
• Organised, with an attention to detail
• Eligible to work in the EU

*Please note that due to the writing-intensive nature of this position, proficient writing skills in English is of utmost importance.

• Experience with drafting newsletters or external written communications
• Knowledge of or experience with using Social Media to disseminate information
• Experience with organising high-level meetings or events
• Ability to work as part of an International team, as well as individually on set tasks
• Interest in developing client relationship and management skills

Responsibilities

• Supporting the public affairs team in the delivery of advocacy campaigns, organisation of events and visit programmes
• Political & Regulatory Monitoring
• Attending & Reporting on External Events
• Supporting Business Development Activities
• Social Media Support
• Administration