Intern in the EU Relations Office in Brussels

ESA - European Space Agency; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency (ESA) Bruxelles office in Brussels invites applications for an Intern in the EU Relations Office. You will work under the Head of Office to support EU institutions engagement and communications.

As a university student, you will monitor policies, prepare briefings, summaries and follow-up actions, and collaborate with colleagues across functions to help advance space policy and governance in Europe.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master’s program.
• Enrolment at the university must be maintained for the entire duration of the internship.
• Working languages are English and French; knowledge of one is required.

Responsibilities

• Support EU Relations Office activities, including monitoring EU discussions and preparing briefings.
• Assist in drafting reports, presentations and background materials.
• Attend meetings and events, producing summaries and identifying follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with experts across disciplines to understand policy and governance in space.

Skills

English language

French language

Education

Master's student (Master's level)

Job description

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Intern in the EU Relations Office in Brussels

Job Requisition ID: 20967

Date Posted: 1 November 2026

Closing Date: 30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Directorate: Strategy, Legal and External Matters

Workplace: Bruxelles, BE

Our team and mission

The ESA Brussels office act as the main channel of communication between the Agency and the EU Institutions. Under the authority of the Head of the ESA Brussels office, you will support the activities of the office, related to the actions towards EU Institutions (Council, Parliament, Commission, EDA, EEAS etc.), attending events and conferences, producing reports, contributing to the Office newsletter of the office and carrying out other tasks according to the needs of the Office.

You will be asked to support the SLE-UB activities both internally, with the programme directorates, and externally, with EU Institutions.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment with a large number of contacts within the Brussels “space bubble”, learning how the EU legislative process really works.

During this internship, you will support the EBO Team with the following tasks:

• assist in monitoring of discussions, policy initiatives and legislative developments within European institutions;
• support the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations and background material related to institutional relations and cooperation with European institutions;
• contribute to the follow-up of legal and regulatory files, assessing their potential impact on space activities and programmes;
• participate in meetings, conferences and events, preparing summaries and identifying relevant outcomes and follow-up actions;
• collaborate with experts from different disciplines and gain insight into how policy, legal, institutional and programme-related activities support the development of the European space sector.

Through this internship, you will develop a practical understanding of European institutional processes, space policy and governance frameworks, regulatory developments affecting the space sector and the implementation of major European space programmes. You will also strengthen your analytical, research, communication and stakeholder engagement skills in an international environment.

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in EU institutions and/or space policy is an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [e-mail] .

Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).