Communication & Public Affairs Intern

Communication & Public Affairs Intern

Eurometaux - European Association of Metals

Brussels, Belgium

Are you interested in exploring a career in communication and public affairs? Curious to understand better why metals are critical for Europe green and digital transitions and motivated to contributing to spreading our messages to policymakers and other stakeholders? If yes, this role might be interesting for you.

Who we are

Eurometaux, European Metals Association, is a Brussels-based umbrella association aiming to promote sustainable production, use and recycling of non-ferrous metals in Europe; as well as a supportive business environment for our members to thrive in. Our membership includes companies (non-ferrous metals producers, miners, transformers and recyclers); commodities associations; national federations.

We work across four key policy areas, with dedicated committees: energy, sustainability, trade and chemicals management. The Communication and Public Affairs department works horizontally across them.

The role

We offer a six-month full-time paid traineeship position, during which you’ll be working closely with the Communication Manager and the Communication and Public Affairs Director (once hired).

Ideal start date will be end September/October.

You can expect to fill your day supporting on:

• Advocacy activities and outreach to the European institutions;
• Project and event organization;
• Member newsletter;
• Digital communication activities – social media and website update;
• Policy monitoring, attending meetings/events and updating members;
• Meeting preparations and reporting.

We work in a hybrid mode, combining in-person presence and working from home.

Your profile

• Bachelor/Master Degree in communication, public relations, European studies or similar;
• Interest in raw materials and related policy areas - energy, sustainability, trade, chemicals management;
• Experience in/keen interest in digital communication and creative design;
• Highly proficient in English; any other languages is a plus;
• At ease in organizational and coordination activities;
• Flexible, motivated and solution oriented;
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills;
• Team player.

You should be eligible to work in Belgium.

How to apply

If interested, please submit the following items:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 2-sided A4);
• A short cover letter (max 2-sided A4) explaining your motivation for joining our team.

To the e-mail address comms@eurometaux.be.
Subject: your family name, first name and Communication & PA intern.

We’ll review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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