The Equinet Secretariat is opening a 6 month-long traineeship position with possibility to extend to maximum 1 year to assist the Communication and Membership team in carrying out activities and tasks related to the delivery of the activities planned in 2026.
The position
We are looking for a motivated and communication-savvy trainee to join our Communication and Membership team in carrying out activities and tasks related to the delivery of the activities planned in 2026.
This is a fulltime (38 hours/week) paid traineeship to be performed at the Equinet secretariat, located in Brussels, Belgium (maximum of 3 days per week of working from home).
The traineeship fits into the framework of a Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle under Belgian law. Under the legal Belgian internship scheme used, candidates should:
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already have the legal right to work in Belgium (non-EU citizen already legally registered in Belgium or EU citizen).
Essential skills and profile features:
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Education background in communication or other field relevant to communication work in the field of equality;
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Limited traineeship experience – maximum two previous traineeships;
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Excellent command of (written and spoken) English;
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Social media management and analysis (LinkedIn);
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Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator (preferrable);
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Knowledge of one or more of the following systems currently in use (preferrable): Sharepoint, Symantra, HubSpot, WordPress, Drupal, Loop, MailChimp;
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Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail, including event-planning skills, and a sense of initiative;
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Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
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Ability to work in a team and with professionals in an international/multicultural environment;
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Personal commitment to non-discrimination, equality, and human rights.
Desirable/assets
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Sound understanding of pan-European membership organisations;
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Familiarity with the work of National Equality Bodies;
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Experience working with membership-based organisations.
For more details, read the job description here
What we offer
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Monthly net Compensation: €1,400
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Meal vouchers (8€/day worked)
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Reimbursement of commuting costs
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30€/ month teleworking compensation
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13 days of holiday and paid sick leave
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Hybrid schedule: at least 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home per week
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Regular team outings and activities
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A dynamic and educational traineeship, providing international exposure and the opportunity to participate in diverse projects
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6 months traineeship with possibility to extend to maximum 1 year (extension only open to non-Belgians due to legal regulations)
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The position might require some travel in Europe, and all travel-related expenses will be covered or reimbursed by Equinet
Moreover, an Equinet traineeship offers:
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A dynamic and educational traineeship, providing international exposure and the opportunity to participate in diverse projects;
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Applying your skills to help the smooth running of Equinet professional events;
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Developing knowledge of the work of the EU institutions and the National Equality Bodies in Europe in a context of anti-discrimination and equal treatment legislation;
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A supportive and safe work environment that celebrates your individual talents and welcomes you as part of the team.
Application process
Please, read the job description carefully. If you fit the application criteria, we welcome your application and invite you to please fill out the online application form and submit it, together with your latest CV (both in English), by 22/01/2026 at 23:59 CET.
If you would like, you may submit a short portfolio to illustrate your past work on social media, website management, as well as designing, formatting, writing and all other relevant experience for this position. Include links, if applicable.
Candidates will be shortlisted for an online or in person interview based on the relevance of their background for this position, their expressed motivation for the tasks and responsibilities at hand, and their earliest availability.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which will take place during the week of 2-6 February online via Microsoft Teams or in person at the Equinet office in Brussels.
The traineeship will only start once the authorization has been received from Brussels professional education authorities (Bruxelles Formation). This process can take up to 10 working days following submission of the request.
The Equinet Secretariat is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race or ethnicity, age, or disability. With a view to contributing to full equality in practice and compensating for disadvantages, it applies positive action measures. Taking into account the Equinet Secretariat team composition and previous traineeships, in case of equally qualified and suitable candidates, Equinet will choose the person with a minority background unless there are other factors that should tilt the balance in favour of the other candidate(s). Therefore, we warmly encourage and invite persons with from minority backgrounds to apply for this position.
