Communications & Event Intern

Communications & Event Intern

ChargeUp Europe

Brussels, Belgium

About ChargeUp Europe

ChargeUp Europe is the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry. EV charging is an innovative, fast-evolving, dynamic sector, at the forefront of the green and digital transition. Our growing membership stands for an EV charging infrastructure roll-out that starts from the consumer needs, makes EV driving convenient across borders, and promotes an open-market model supported by open standards and protocols.

Function

ChargeUp Europe is looking for a driven, enthusiastic junior professional for the position of Communications & Event intern. The Intern will assist the ChargeUp Europe team in planning and executing events, follow our communications workplan, provide support to ongoing communications activities, while servicing members’ needs. The Intern will also play an important role in the execution of ChargeUp Europe’s central 2024 communications campaign. This position will offer an opportunity to develop a broad range of communications skills, both through direct experience and by exposure to a network of seasoned communications professionals from the membership.

Expected tasks

1. Logistical support for events

• Carrying out research to support the development of event programme for ChargeUp Europe’s planned event in October 2024, as well as other events ChargeUp Europe may organise together with partners following the EU elections in June. This includes research on participants, event venues;
• Ongoing logistical support for online & onsite events (webinars, workshops, presentations). Tasks will include setting up links, invitations, communication kits, and preparation of the event space if needed.

2. Social Media & Communications support

• Assist in drafting content for Social Media channels and ChargeUp Europe’s website (written content & visuals);
• Internal communication tasks & coordination support for content creation (research, drafting text, visuals).

3. Ad-hoc assistance to Communications Manager & Policy team

• Administrative support to the team. The tasks can include assisting in formatting documents, research, external communications.

4. Service to the members

• Respond to ad-hoc, communications-related requests from ChargeUp Europe members.

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive, and other tasks may be performed under this role.

Required skills and competencies

• Master’s degree in communications, political science, social sciences, communications, internation relations or similar field;
• A basic understanding of European policy landscape and EU institutions;
• Excellent writing skills in English;
• Strong interest in e-mobility;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Skills in graphic design related software for SoMe purposes (Canva or similar).

Our offer

• Start date: June 2024. Length: 5 months (June to October);
• Contract type: CIP (la convention d’immersion professionnelle), full time, based in Brussels (flexible hybrid working regime);
• Renumeration: approx. 1000 EUR per month.

Hiring process

Interested candidates should send their application in English by May 10 COB at the latest to secretariat@chargeupeurope.eu, mentioning “Communications and Event intern” in the subject line.

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis: applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the search will be stopped once a suitable candidate has been identified.

The application should include:

• a CV;
• a motivation letter;
• a portfolio of selected works.

Please note that ChargeUp Europe will not consider applications that are not complete.

ChargeUp Europe values diversity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the EU. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.