The EPC is looking for a Project Assistant (equivalent to a paid internship) to join its Project Management team for a period of 6 months, starting in September 2025.
This is an internship position targeted at recent graduates as well as graduates having acquired initial work experience through internships.
The successful candidate should have, through prior internships or course choices: a solid project management, business administration, financial, accounting or similar operational experience. Previous experience in project management or coordination in EU funded projects and a good understanding of EU institutions and decision-making processes is a plus.
The candidate should have the following profile:
- Higher Education degree in Business Administration, Management, or similar discipline;
- Organisational and time management skills;
- A good communicator who is not afraid to ask questions, follow up, or propose solutions;
- Self-disciplined, able to work both independently and in a multinational team;
- Dynamic, flexible, reliable, and attentive to details;
- Relevant professional experience, ideally in project support, administration, or events coordination;
- Previous experience in CRM or accounting software is a plus;
- Excellent English language skills (oral and written), additional languages are a plus.
Main duties:
- Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements in Europe and internationally for delegations, staff, and external experts;
- Supporting the organisation of Brussels-based and international events, including venue coordination, logistics, catering, and participant management;
- Processing payments, collecting receipts, and supporting data entry into EPC’s bookkeeping and administrative systems (e.g. SAP);
- Providing administrative support to project teams, including scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, document filing, and liaising with partners and service providers;
- Supporting visits and internal planning with discretion, flexibility, and attention to detail;
- Occasionally assisting with external communication tasks, depending on profile.
This position offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the management of complex, multiannual project. The EPC is a dynamic work environment based on a core set of organisational values (available on our website).
Candidates who meet the above requirements should upload a 1-page motivation letter and a CV via the form below. Please include “PMPA – [your name and surname]” in the file names of both documents. In the Message field, kindly specify the position you are applying for (Programme Assistant – Project Management)
Deadline for applications: 18/07/2025 23.59 (CEST). The interviews are expected to be conducted in mid-July (online or in person).
All EPC programme assistants are offered a CIP contract (“convention d’immersion professionelle”) and are normally expected to be based in Brussels or in a location with easy access to Brussels.
The EPC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from sectors of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policy making.
In view of the expected high number of applications, please note that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in this vacancy.