Events & PA Intern EurActiv

Fondation EurActiv operates a trainee scheme in Brussels for young people providing graded learning in EU policies. Interns are allocated either to editorial, commercial or technical tasks, depending on availability and abilities/experience. These internships are for a minimum of six months and may be extended for another six months.EurActiv publishes in 15 languages through its own and a network of franchise offices (Editorial Mission)We are now looking for a full-time

Events & PA Intern

(Starting date: January 2013)

Main responsibility:

• Assistance with event organisation

Additional tasks include:

• Assistance with invoicing & financial reporting (Excel)
• Assisting with annual activity reports for clients, including statistics taken from Google Analytics
• Assistance in mailings / e-mailings / presentations for clients and prospects
• Research on EU public affairs and other Brussels-based media
• Managing and updating commercial databases (CRM)
• General office management and administrative tasks

Profile

• Very good command of English (and ideally French or German)
• Very organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive, open-minded, flexible and team-player
• University education: (e.g. European affairs, politics and/or business management, comms)
• Frequent user of internet services and good knowledge of MS Office – EXCEL is prerequisite
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Able to face tight deadlines 
• Interest in the Brussels “EU” market, i.e. industry federations, NGOs, consultancies, think tanks etc

EurActiv Offers

• Interesting tasks in a multicultural environment
• Excellent opportunity to practice foreign language skills
• Insight into EU politics
• Insight into the work of a EU based media
• Experience with information technologies (website management, content management system, MS Office package etc.)
• 6/12 month contract

This internship will be for an initial period of six months. Regular coaching and evaluation will determine whether an extension for a further period is offered.  A financial contribution is provided;

CONTACT: Please send relevant CVs with short covering letter to Minna-
Marie Rosti at selection@euractiv.com by no later than 5 December 2013.