Climate & Environment Intern

Eurocities; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement of public transportation costs

Learning goals tailored for educational requirements

Opportunity for mentorship and skill enhancement

Job summary

Eurocities is seeking an intern for their Climate & Environment team in Town of Belgium, starting mid-August 2026 for 6 months. The intern will gain hands-on experience in European policy-making and support advocacy on climate policies. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant university program and have a funding option such as an Erasmus+ grant. This position offers a chance to work in an international team focused on impactful projects and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant study program during the internship.
• Internship must be arranged through a direct agreement with the university.
• Possesses excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support advocacy on climate policies and climate resilience.
• Assist in preparing briefings, policy papers, and communication materials.
• Help organize meetings and contribute to internal coordination.
• Attend relevant meetings and report back to the team.
• Contribute to internal coordination (newsletter, information sharing).

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Interest in climate policies

Familiarity with Excel and Adobe

Team player

Education

Enrollment as a Bachelor or Master student

Fields like political science, urban planning, climate

Tools

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Eurocities, the network of major European cities, is opening an internship opportunity in the field of Climate & Environment.

We are looking for a motivated and proactive intern to join our Climate & Environment team as of mid-August 2026 for a duration of 6 months.

Eurocities is a dynamic and international team where we help people thrive in a friendly, open, and healthy environment. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that connects cities across Europe. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, contribute to impactful initiatives, and engage with a network of experts from various fields.

This opportunity is reserved for students eligible for the Erasmus+ grant or other grants and depends on a successful application to the grant scheme. More information about the scheme is available here . Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility and specific details with their university.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation, making it an ideal place for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in an international context.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will have a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in European policy‑making, urban affairs, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic network of major European cities.

You will work as part of the climate & environment team at the Eurocities Brussels office.

In this role, you will:

• Support advocacy on climate policies, in particular related to climate adaptation, resilience and preparedness, in view of the upcoming Climate Resilience and Risk Management Framework the Commission will present by the end of 2026. The intern could also support on other policy priorities as relevant (such as energy, climate mitigation, circular economy, nature etc).
• Assist in preparing briefings, policy papers, and communication materials
• Help organize meetings, including internal working group meetings, events, and communication campaigns
• Attend relevant meetings and events in Brussels, and reporting back
• Contribute to internal coordination (team newsletter, sharing information with members, etc.)

As part of our team, you will:

• Gain in‑depth insight into climate adaptation, resilience, preparedness, and enhancing your knowledge and practical skills.
• Work closely with and learn from experts and city representatives from across Europe, fostering professional development and networking opportunities.
• A supportive and engaging workplace in the heart of Brussels.
• Reimbursement of public transportation costs in Belgium

Profile

You are a student full of initiative, self‑driven, curious, creative, flexible, and results oriented. You are eager to take ownership of tasks and contribute meaningfully to your team’s goals.

The skills and experience to do this job successfully include:

• You must be enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student from a University, Business School or equivalent during the entire internship. In the related fields of political science, urban planning, climate, environmental management, EU affairs, law, economics or any related field.
• To be considered the internship must be arranged through a direct agreement with your university. You must have a funding option such as a university bursary or an Erasmus+ grant.
• Possesses excellent communication and writing skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, plus familiarity with (tools needed like Excel, Adobe, etc.) is highly beneficial.
• A proactive team player with a broad knowledge, or an interest in, climate policies, climate resilience, and work in the EU context.
• Has a strong interest in EU policy, urban development, and sustainability
• Is organised, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently
• Has a collaborative mindset and is eager to learn

Assets:

• Academic or working level knowledge of adaptation and resilience policies (local, national or European)
• Familiarity with EU institutions, policies, and processes.
• Any additional skills relevant to the position.

We are looking for candidates who fulfil most of these criteria, but do not hesitate to apply if you think that you could be a good fit for the position.

What you can expect from Eurocities

• The chance to contribute to impactful projects with support and guidance from managers and colleagues.
• An opportunity to enhance both hard and soft skills through practical experience and mentorship.
• Learning goals tailored to help you meet educational requirements effectively.
• A valuable educational experience that integrates with a real‑world professional environment.
• Exposure to an international work environment of a European network organization.