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Communications, Membership & Partnerships trainee

Department: Communications, Membership & Partnerships

Location: Brussels based

Employment Type: Full-time, CIP

About the role

As part of our brand-new programme ‘Catalyst’ for Ecsite members, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented intern to support the Communications, Membership & Partnerships team.

This is a hands-on role ideal for anyone who enjoys organisation, communicating and being at the centre of team operations. The intern will help ensure smooth daily functioning while contributing to member and partner engagement, communications output and event support.

Key responsibilities

Supporting a wide range of administrative and coordination tasks for the new programme ‘Catalyst’ for Ecsite members, including:

    • Organising and setting up meetings and managing invitations
    • Preparing, compiling and sending membership communications
    • Preparing and contributing to mailings
    • General administrative support to the team
    • Posting and updating events, news and more on the Ecsite website
    • Assisting with social media and other communications channels
    • Updating the Ecsite website
    • Assisting in the development of a CRM tool and member portal
    • Providing all-round support during the 2027 Ecsite Flagship Event and Trade Show

Qualifications and skills

    • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
    • Highly organised and accurate with a strong attention to detail
    • A strong listener and clear communicator
    • Comfortable working with Excel
    • Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines
    • Curious and proactive in finding solutions
    • Able to understand both the details and the bigger picture

Previous work experience (including student jobs or volunteering) is considered an asset.

What we offer

    • Hands-on experience in a small, friendly, collaborative team giving the opportunity for working on activities that matter.
    • Exposure to communications, partnerships and member engagement giving a great opportunity to understand the workings of associations in these areas.
    • A flexible co-working office based at SilverSquare in Brussels
    • A full-time paid internship including meal vouchers and public transport allowance.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU and able to live and work in Belgium during their internship. The candidate should be able to start immediately.

Please send a CV and a cover letter in English in one PDF to info@ecsite.eu for the attention of Florence Boivin, with the subject line “First Name Last Name – Communications, Membership & Partnerships Assistant”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged before the closing date of 14th September 2026.

Due to the high number of applicants expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internships

We regularly take on interns in our Brussels office. If you are interested in working in communications, on EU Projects or in our administration department as an intern, please email info@ecsite.eu including a copy of your CV and motivation later.


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Ecsite, 89/7, Avenue Louise, Louizalaan, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium

VAT number: BE0443 655 135

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