The European Policy Centre (EPC)is recruiting at least one Communication and Events(C&E)trainee to start by mid-March 2026. EPC trainees are fully integrated into the work of the think tank, with contracts usually ranging from 6 months to one year.
The C&E Assistant will support the Communication and Events team, in particular the Events Executive, in ensuring the smooth running of the EPC’s almost daily in-person, hybrid and on-line events.
The successful candidate should have:
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Excellent organisational skills and an eye for details
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Interest in event management and related audio-visual tools, including online meeting software, photography and/or videography
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Interest in communication and European affairs
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Ability to work under pressure and to deadline
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Competent use of MS Office suite, Canva, and ability to learn to use team, project management and procurement software
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Fluency in English and competent in French (other languages are a plus)
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A comitment to the EPC’s values and mission.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Setting up and ensuring the smooth running of on- and off-line, and especially hybrid events, including management of audio-visual equipment
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Working with EPC Programmes to create, publish and send event invitations
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Creating and sending weekly mailings of events and/or publications to EPC members and subscribers
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Updating EPC calendars and contact lists
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Keeping an overview of media contacts
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Ordering event supplies and stock management
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Liaising with external service suppliers (catering, venues, travel agencies)
Please send a CV and Motivation letter, of no more than one page each to [email protected]. If you use AI to create your application, please say so in the letter with a short outline of how you used it.
Deadline for applications: 19 February 2026
Starting date: 11 March 2026
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension of 6 months
Contract: La convention d’immersion professionnelle(CIP)
The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from less well represented sectors of society.
