PLASTICS EUROPE: INTERN IN MARINE LITTER SOLUTIONS

Who we are

PlasticsEurope is the pan-European association of plastics manufacturers with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. Our member companies represent more than 90% in volume of all plastics materials across the EU28 plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey and a turnover of close to 100 billion euros.

For further information, see: www.plasticseurope.org

We are looking for an Intern for a 6 month, paid internship to support our Environmental and product Affairs activities in the field of Marine Litter (focus polymer or marine science); the internship is based in Brussels.

The position is for a highly motivated, well organised and efficient candidate who is looking to gain hands-on experience on marine litter advocacy, engaging with multiple stakeholders (research, industry, NGOs, EU institutions) as well as with country and issue-specific knowledge.

Responsibilities:

Maintain knowledge on research publications in the field of marine litter, ocean pollution, microplastics, health/environment & plastics

Engage with industry via PlasticsEurope working groups on Marine Litter Solutions

Compile regular monitoring reports/newsletters on research publications

Scout for new ideas, directions and tools for the implementation of PlasticsEurope Voluntary Commitment on marine litter solutions

General support to the Environmental Affairs Team

Requirements: 

A (post) graduate degree (or in the pursuit of finalising it), preferably in Marine Science, polymer science, chemistry or similar;

Strong research skills with the ability to pay close attention to details; 

Analytical skills and ability to digest complex information into concise and informative briefs; 

Team player and able to work autonomously;

Quick learner, well-organised and able to deliver on time;

Native English speaker or equivalent; 

Knowledge of other European languages is an asset; 

Possession of an EU passport, student visa, or other means of residing in Belgium for a minimum of six months. 

Application process:

If you wish to apply please send your CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter (maximum one page) to vacancies@plasticseurope.org by Friday, 13 April 2018.

Please do not forget to mention when you would be available to start.