Policy and Communications Intern

AEGPL is the sole representative of the LPG industry at European level, representing over 24 national LPG Associations as well as distributors and equipment manufacturers from across Europe. Our mission is to engage with EU decision-makers and the wider policy community in order to optimise the contribution that LPG - as a clean and immediately available energy source - can make to meeting Europe's energy and environmental challenges.

POSITION:

Policy and Communications Intern

Main Purpose:

 To support the policy and communications activities of the Association.

Duration:

6 months - 1 year (based in the Brussels EU district)

Start:

Ideally late August 2012

Main Duties/Tasks

- Daily monitoring of EU and international institutions’ websites, and international pres Research and support on energy/environment policy initiatives

-Stakeholder mapping

-Attendance and note-taking at relevant stakeholder meetings

-Support to event and meeting organization

-Research and drafting of internal and external policy and communications documents

-Assistance with various communications activities

Qualifications

-Very good knowledge of English and preferably at least one other European language

-A good understanding of the functioning of the European Union. Previous experience in the field of energy policy would be an advantage

-Good writing skills – English especially

-Strong interest in European public affairs/communications

-Very good interpersonal and communication skills

-Social media savvy – uses blogs, twitter and others

-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

-Degree in European Public Policy, European studies, political science or closely related field EU citizen – or have the right to work in the EU.

We offer

-The opportunity to gain experience in the Brussels policy sphere

-Experience working in the energy sector

A monthly salary

Application

If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and covering letter using THIS FORM

Deadiline

27 July 2012