The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR) is a leading network of 140 regional authorities across 24 countries, representing nearly 200 million people. Since 1973, CPMR has acted as a think tank and advocacy platform, ensuring that the needs of its regions are heard in European and national policies.
Organised into six geographical commissions, we work to achieve balanced territorial development in Europe and focus on key policy areas like cohesion, transport, maritime affairs, climate, energy and migration. We also produce studies, analyses, and policy papers to support our advocacy and raise awareness of regional challenges and opportunities.
## About the Offer
**Job Title:** Communications and Events Assistant
**General Description:** The Communication and Events Assistant will support the CPMR Communication & Events team, contributing to a wide range of communication activities and assisting in the organisation of meetings, events and various initiatives.
**Employee’s Position in the Organisation:** As part of the Communication & Events Team, this position reports to the Director for Communications
**Type of Contract:** This is a paid internship position with a Professional Immersion Agreement (CIP), under Belgian Law. Please get familiar with the modalities of this type of contract [here](https://www.bruxelles-j.be/travailler/ton-premier-emploi/la-convention-dimmersion-professionnelle/).
**Duration:** 6 months (From March to end of August 2026, with the possibility to renew for another 6 months)
**Location:** CPMR Brussels Office: Rond-Point Schuman 14
**Deadline to Apply:** Tuesday 20 February 2026
**Starting Date:** March 2026
**Application Procedure:** If the offer matches your expectations, please send us a CV and one-page cover letter in English explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position.
Once we have reviewed all the applications, we will contact a shortlist of candidates with a small exercise to be prepared and to fix an online interview. Additionally, we might propose a physical interview in Brussels. Lastly, the successful candidate will be informed.
## Job Summary
The CPMR is looking for a dynamic and creative Communications and Events Assistant to join its team. In this role you will support the CPMR communication team in various communication activities, helping to create impactful messaging and ensuring the successful organisation and execution of events and meetings in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
## Description of the internship | Your responsibilities
You will join a small and dynamic Communication and Events team and contribute to the internal and external communication of the CPMR. You will work under the supervision of the Director for Communications and in close cooperation with all team members. You will contribute to the organisation of meetings and events, as well as provide general operational support to the team.
Within the Communications & Events team, you will be involved in the following tasks:
### Communication
– Assist in creating and editing communication materials, including videos, social media content, newsletters, etc.
– Support social media content planning, drafting posts, and monitoring engagement across platforms
– Contribute to the communication activities and needs of European Projects
– Provide communications support to CPMR events (face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats)
– Help update website content and internal platforms as required
– Provide general administrative and operational support to the communications team
### Events
– Assist with organising and promoting events, meetings and internal initiatives
– Provide on-site support during events, including coordination, logistics, and communication
– Assist with preparing event materials such as invitations, agendas, presentations, and signage
– Coordinate on-site logistics, including food and beverage, audio/visual support, equipment, and operational needs
– Liaise with venues, suppliers, caterers, interpreters, security teams, and other relevant stakeholders
– Arrange transportation and hotel accommodations as required
– Perform administrative and operational tasks as assigned by the line manager
## Qualifications and Skills Required | Are you the person we are looking for?
### Profile and Education:
– You have a relevant degree in communication, events or marketing management
– You have an excellent command of English
– You have strong written communication skills
– You are familiar with image and video editing tools (Adobe Suite, Canva)
– You have an eye for design
– You are team player and have a genuine passion for communications and event organisation
– You have a hands-on attitude and a willingness to support day-to-day tasks
### Personal skills:
– You are at ease working in a relatively autonomous and structured way
– You understand intercultural contexts and can handle different working cultures
– You have a proactive and dynamic attitude to work
– You are willing to maximise your internship experience and make an impact with your work
– You are curious, motivated, and keen to gain practical experience
– You are comfortable helping with both creative and logistical tasks
– You are ready to learn by doing in a fast-paced environment
### Advantageous and desirable background:
– Knowledge of the functioning of the EU institutions
– Experience in communications related to EU affairs
– Experience managing social media (Facebook, LinkedIn)
– Proficiency in at least another European language (particularly French) is a strong asset
– Knowledge of local and regional administrations and membership-based entities
If this description sounds like you, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Please write a one-page cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this offer and how you will contribute to the communication goals of the CPMR, and send it together with your CV in English to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), to the attention of Mrs Ana Cano-Manuel, Director for Communications with subject “Internship_Communication Assistant” by 20 February 2026.
