Communication / Advocacy internship Glass for Europe

Glass for Europe is the trade association for Europe’s manufacturers of flat glass. Flat glass is the material that goes into a variety of end-products and primarily in windows and façades for buildings, windscreens and windows for automotive and transport as well as glass covers, connectors and mirrors for solar-energy equipments.
Glass for Europe has four members: AGC Glass Europe, NSG-Group, Saint-Gobain Glass and Sisecam-Trakya Cam and works in association with Guardian. Altogether, these five companies represent 90% of Europe’s flat glass production.
 
Tasks:
The intern’s activities will be devoted to strengthening the communication and advocacy component of the trade association. In particular, he or she will be expected to:

•  Monitor and analyse EU policy developments relevant to the flat glass industry;
•  Draft the Glass for Europe newsletter and other communication materials;
•  Update the Glass for Europe website and develop social media presence;
•  Assist in the daily association work of the Public Affairs Officer and Secretary General.

In a small association, the intern will also be asked to take its share of the administrative tasks such as arranging and supporting meetings, assisting with correspondence, etc.
 
Qualificactions:
Candidates should meet most of the below qualifications:

•  Have a relevant academic background in areas such communication, public relations political science or journalism.
•  Have a proper understanding of European politics or of the EU decision-making process.
•  Possess good drafting and communication skills;
•  Be fluent in English written and spoken (other languages welcome)
•  Be open-minded, flexible and willing to learn with a “can-do” attitude.
•  Ready to join a small international team.

Offer & conditions:

•  Internship starts in end-August / September until Christmas.
•  This is a remunerated internship therefore a Belgian contract will be signed.
•  Challenging experience in a small but dynamic trade association
•  Real insight into industry’s approaches to some of Brussels hot policy areas: climate change, energy, industrial policy, etc.
•  A practical experience to kick start a career in Brussels.

Applications
Please send your curriculum vitae with a one-page cover letter to info@glassforeurope.com
Due to the foreseeable large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.