Deadline:
June 04, 2026
NGO & Institutes
Location(s)
Belgium
Rue du Trône, 14-16, 1000 Brussels
Overview
The EPC is looking for a Project Assistant (equivalent to a paid internship) to join its Connecting Europe Project, for a period of 6 months (renewable once), starting in July 2026.
Details
This is an internship position targeted at recent graduates as well as graduates having acquired initial work experience through internships.
The successful candidate should have, through prior internships or course choices, a solid academic background, a good understanding of EU institutions and decision-making processes, and an interest in (i.e., administrative tasks, supporting the organisation of events, and carrying out some background research).
Main duties:
- Supporting the team (which is composed of a project lead and a project manager) in the daily coordination of the project and administrative tasks;
- Liaising with partner organisations, and other stakeholders to consolidate and develop the network;
- Supporting the organisation of events (including research on content and speakers, invitations and programmes, liaising with speakers, logistical support during the events);
- Support the implementation of the all Connecting Europe activities on a broad line of policy issues.
- Background research on various topics covered within Connecting Europe, in particular with a focus on democracy and the rule of law, climate change, digital transformation, foreign policy, and enlargement;
- Contributing to communication of the project, including social media, newsletters, information mailings on current EU affairs.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The candidate should have the following profile:
- Post-graduate degree in political science, law or a related field of study;
- Organisational and time management skills;
- Self-disciplined, able to work both independently and in a multinational team;
- Dynamic, flexible, reliable, and attentive to details;
- Excellent English language skills (oral and written), knowledge of German is a plus;
- Previous relevant work experience would be a plus;
- Analytical and writing skills;
- IT skills, especially social media (LinkedIn) and marketing tools (work with programmes such as Canva and Mailchimp) are a plus;
- Strong interest in European affairs;
- Knowledge about, or experience engagement on EU enlargement and/or the Western Balkans or Eastern European accession candidates is a plus;
- Experience with and interest in civil society and/or transnational collaboration is a plus.
Dates
Deadline: June 04, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What we offer
- All EPC programme assistants are offered a CIP contract (“convention d’immersion professionelle”) and are expected to be based in Brussels or in a location with easy access to Brussels.
- The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from sectors of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policy making.
- This position offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into an EU think tank that works across policy fields and in close proximity to EU and national policymakers. The EPC is a dynamic work environment based on a core set of organisational values (available on our website).
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