The European Heart Network (EHN) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Event & Communications Intern to join our team from June to December 2025. The intern will support both day-to-day communications activities and the organisation of a high-level conference taking place in November 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in communications, event management, and EU public health policy.
Key Responsibilities
Communications
Support the implementation of EHN’s communications strategy, including advocacy campaigns around key awareness dates.
Assist in content creation for newsletter, social media and website.
Help manage and update EHN’s website (WordPress), Mailchimp mailing lists, and social media channels.
Events
Support the organisation of EHN’s events, particularly the 2-day November 2025 conference on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including assistance with in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
Coordinate logistical aspects such as venue selection, catering, audiovisual arrangements, and liaison with external service providers.
Assist with participant registration, management of attendee databases, and communications with participants before, during, and after the event.
Profile
Education & Experience
University degree or relevant background in communications, event management, European studies, or public health.
Previous experience (including internships or volunteer work) in communications and/or event organisation is an asset.
Enrolment in a university is not required.
Skills & Competencies
Interest in EU public health policy and advocacy.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is strongly preferred, particularly for event logistics.
Creative mindset and motivation to contribute to a small, dynamic team.
Desirable Knowledge & Tools
Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and major social media platforms.
Experience with participant registration systems or maintaining contact databases (e.g. in Excel, Airtable, or other CRM-type tools).
Knowledge of EU institutions and the Brussels NGO landscape is an advantage.
Background or interest in health policy, cardiovascular health, NCD prevention, or commercial determinants of health is a plus.
Conditions
The internship is offered under a Convention d’immersion professionnelle (CDP) contract, with standard benefits.
The position is based in Brussels, with a hybrid work arrangement (teleworking combined with 2–3 days per week in the office).
The internship will run from 23 June to 23 December 2025.
Candidates must have the right to work in Belgium.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Alessandra Boschi, Advocacy and Communication Coordinator, at [email protected] by 2 May 2025.