Partnership Assistant (Intern)

Jobsin; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The European Business Summits (EBS) in Brussels seeks a proactive Partnership Assistant for a paid 6-month CIP internship to support the partnership team and maximise event impact.

You will generate leads, coordinate meetings, draft proposals and contracts, manage timelines, and relay information across teams to ensure smooth collaboration with partners and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• This internship is for recent graduates seeking initial work experience in partnerships.
• Strong written and spoken English; French is an asset.
• Ability to coordinate tasks, manage timelines, and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively assist in finding new commercial partners for events.
• Generate leads through market research and event attendance.
• Assist in organizing and attending partner meetings.
• Draft sales proposals and contracts.
• Report progress to partners and coordinate documents/timelines.
• Disseminate information to team members and ensure contract requirements are met.

Skills

EU affairs understanding

English communication

French language (asset)

Relationship management

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in business/European affairs or similar

Tools

CRM or contact database

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive, reliable, and highly organised Partnership Assistant to support the development and management of our partnerships and help ensure strong, effective collaboration with our partners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our partnership activities, coordinating communications and deliverables, and helping to keep projects and relationships running smoothly. Working closely with the team, partners, and external stakeholders, they will take responsibility for a range of coordination, administrative, and relationship-management tasks.

Internship / Partnership Assistant

Starting Date: as soon as possible

The European Business Summits (EBS) is a renowned Brussels-based organisation that facilitates networking and multi-stakeholder debates.

Our purpose is to achieve the greatest impact on policy-making processes by bringing together business leaders, policymakers, civil society experts and opinion formers to stimulate diverse thinking on the most challenging global issues.

We are looking for a Partnership Assistant for a paid 6-month internship (CIP) to assist the partnership team for maximum impact.

About the position: main tasks

• Pro-actively assisting in the process of finding new commercial partners for all EBS events
• Generating leads through market research and attending events;
• Assistance in organising and attending regular meetings with prospective partners;
• Assistance in drafting sales proposals and contracts;
• Reporting progress concerning speakers, topics and sessions to partners;
• Coordinate various accounts, including creating and updating relevant documents and timelines;
• Disseminating relevant information to relevant team members;
• In preparation and during EBS events, ensure that contract requirements are met;
• Writing a partnership report following each event;
• Assist the team with other tasks as requested by the management.

What we are looking for

• Good understanding of EU affairs and the EU political sector;
• Educational background in business, management, marketing, European affairs, political science or similar (preferred);
• Professional level of written and spoken English, French is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels;
• Ability to work independently, to prioritize and manage tasks simultaneously, often under tight deadlines;
• The exemplary sense of detail while not losing focus of the overall scope;
• Positive attitude and outlook with the ability to combine creative and administrative work efficiently.

Who can apply?

• This position is for people who have recently graduated and are eager to acquire a first work experience.
• It is open to candidates in possession of a valid work permit in Belgium.