Strategy Internship: Foresight, Sustainability & Innovation

European Space Agency - ESA; Paris; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA invites university interns to join the Strategy Department in Paris to work on Strategy 2040, sustainability and foresight initiatives. You will gain exposure to high-level decision processes, work with cross-functional teams across ESA Directorates, and contribute to strategic analyses, reports and executive briefings.

The internship offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, governance and policy development within Europe’s space sector, with opportunities to participate in strategy

Qualifications

• You must be a university student enrolled for the entire duration of the internship.
• Good command of English and French.
• Interest in strategic planning, public policy or international affairs.
• Ability to prepare clear and structured reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of ESA Strategy 2040 and related strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic analysis, reporting and early-stage research for decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, slides and concise summaries for senior management.
• Collaborate with international teams across ESA Directorates to monitor progress and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Fluent English/French

Education

University student enrolled for duration of internship

Tools

Software development knowledge

Job description

ESA invites university interns to join the Strategy Department in Paris to work on Strategy 2040, sustainability and foresight initiatives. You will gain exposure to high-level decision processes, work with cross-functional teams across ESA Directorates, and contribute to strategic analyses, reports and executive briefings.

The internship offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, governance and policy development within Europe’s space sector, with opportunities to participate in strategy