Internship EuroChambres - Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

EUROCHAMBRES is the Brussels-based association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
EUROCHAMBRES has member organisations in 43 countries representing a network of 1,7000 regional and local Chambers with 20 million member companies. More Info on www.eurochambres.eu

Internship at EUROCHAMBRES

EUROCHAMBRES is offering a unique professional experience to young graduates keen to gain first hand experience of the EU policy making environment. An internship position is vacant starting 12 January 2015, for a period of three months, renewable once for up to a further three months. The intern will receive a gross allowance of 750 € plus luncheon vouchers.

What does the internship involve?

• Support in the preparation of EU project proposals;
• Support in the delivery of EU projects;
• Research into EU policy issues concerning business and chambers (Internal Market/ External Relations and Trade);
• Organisation of events/meetings (invitations, registrations, minutes etc);
• Attending and reporting on relevant EU institutional meetings and external events;
• Monitoring EU institutional activities and calendar;
• General administrative tasks.

What are we are looking for?

• EU policy/politics background;
• Good understanding of EU institutions and processes;
• Ideally, experience of EU project preparation/implementation;
• Interest in business issues;
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Reliability, adaptability and capacity to prioritise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ideally also French.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, international team for a highly respected EU level organisation;
• First hand experience of the EU public affairs environment in Brussels;
• Involvement in some of the biggest challenges to business in Europe;
• Direct contact with the EU institutions.

Please send your CV and a short letter (no more than one page) outlining why you’re interested in the position and why we should be interested in you, to job@eurochambres.eu by no later than 15 December 2014.