Join the JEF-Europe Secretariat as an intern for a period of 2 to 6 months (full or part time) and discover the free-spirited and open-minded JEF members dancing along the vibes of a united Europe.

JEF is a professionally functioning organisation consisting almost exclusively of volunteers. In order to keep the entire organisation running, the European Secretariat is regularly drawing on interns who are willing to support JEF's goals and discover the real working life in an active Brussels-based NGO - an excellent preparation for the job market!

Interns learn, among others, about event organisation, communication policy, translations and website management, they have the opportunity to go to conferences of the EU institutions and partner organisations, contribute to editing publications and the articles submitted to www.thenewfederalist.eu, travel to ongoing international activities and taste from Brussels' life!

The main tasks include (depending on the duration of the internship one of the following):

• Assisting with daily administrative tasks
• Assisting with preparations for JEF pan-European actions (COP16, Belarus)
• Updating of databases and internet site(s)
• Contributing to the JEF Newsletter and our online magazine thenewfederalist.eu
• Communication to JEF sections in more than 30 European countries
• Participation in international events of JEF-Europe

JEF receives full-time and part time interns for a period of at least three months. You can find more details about our rules of work and stay here. 

We are offering the following internship possibilities:

• a free place for an Erasmus placement period of 3-6 months in the European Secretariat, more information on this programme
• a free place for a Leonardo da Vinci internship in the European Secretariat, more information on this programme
• if you plan to do an additional internship during your studies, feel free to contact us so we can discuss the possibilities.

We can provide you with an official certificate on request as well as a pleasant and dynamic work environment!

The JEF-Europe Secretariat is ready to assist the candidates with the practicalities of the application if applying with Erasmus or Leonardo da Vinci. The successful candidates will be working at the European Secretariat in Brussels together with the Secretary General and other Secretariat members.

We are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic team player willing to show initiative in their work, knowledge and/or experience of the European institutions and policies. Good administrative and IT skills are welcome. An excellent command of English is also required. Knowledge of other EU languages is an asset. You should have experience in volunteer engagement and be passionate about European affairs. We are a dynamic team that is looking forward to your contribution.

Applications should be sent to apply@jef.eu (“Erasmus placement” or “Leonardo da Vinci internship”) including a CV and a 1 page motivation letter in which you should highlight your skills, point out your specific experience and interest in working with us and preferably develop a concrete project you would like to carry out while working for JEF.

We are looking forward to receive your application!

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