Job Description

The European Small Business Alliance (ESBA) is a non-party political group, which cares for small business entrepreneurs and the self-employed and represents them through targeted EU advocacy and profiling activities.

The European Small Business Alliance offers an

INTERNSHIPS (m/f)

What do we offer?

• Internship (up to 6 months) starting immediately.
• An exciting position in a brand new office, housing like-minded EU Affairs professionals

What should you possess?

• An advanced degree-level education in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable interest in European affairs and business issues
• Fluency in English and a good command of French – other languages an asset
• Excellent organisational ability and flexibility to manage competing tasks and policy areas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Very good computer literacy

Amongst other responsibilities, you will:

• Contribute to the monitoring of and reporting on EU policy developments
• Assist in the coordination of media relations and lobby campaigns
• Assist in the development of external newsletters and other PR tools
• Participate in the organisation and delivery of events
• Attend and report on external meetings
• Assist in the implementation of the strategic and operational work programme

Applications:

• IMPORTANT: the position is unpaid, we advise applicants to apply for a LEONARDO DA VINCI scholarship or an Erasmus grant. Contract by one of these programs or the University is recommended.
• To apply please send a CV and Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) by email to Mr. Patrick Gibbels at secretariat@esba-europe.org quoting the reference ”ESBA Internship” in the subject line
• Deadline for Applications: 10 September 2015
• Please note that ESBA will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates