Policy & Markets Intern
RECHARGE
Brussels, Belgium
Background on RECHARGE & position
RECHARGE is the European industry association for advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries. Founded in 1998, it is our mission to promote advanced rechargeable batteries as a key technology that will contribute to a more empowered, sustainable and circular economy by enabling decarbonised electricity and mobility, and cutting-edge consumer products. RECHARGE’s unique membership covers all aspects of the advanced rechargeable battery value chain: From suppliers of primary and secondary raw materials to battery and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to logistic partners and battery recyclers – www.rechargebatteries.org.
We are seeking a ‘Policy & Markets Intern’ to support the association’s policy analysis, markets intelligence and advocacy activities.
The position is in RECHARGE’s offices in Brussels, with the possibility to work from home. The contract is for a full- time position under a CIP contract (Contract d’immersion professionelle).
Profile & person description
- You are enrolled or just finished a university programme in political science, EU studies, international relations, economics or a scientific background with battery expertise similar;
- Experience in working in a members-based organisation or a European association is an asset;
- You are familiar with EU policy-making and have experience in relations with the EU Institutions;
- You have experience in policy/regulatory analysis and/or market intelligence generation to translate into advocacy papers;
- You are skilled in drafting short briefings on different policy files and preparing power point presentations;
- You are interested in supporting developing advocacy materials across policy files;
- You are skilled in sourcing market data across the batteries value chain, and generating consolidated information as well as a market intelligence database;
- You are fluent in English and at least one other EU language; your English writing skills are excellent;
- You are experienced and savvy with social media platforms (esp. LinkedIn) and understand how to use it to amplify RECHARGE positions;
- You are excellent with MS Office suite;
- You have a passion for the energy transition and for the battery sector. You have the ambition to contribute establishing a sustainable and competitive batteries value chain in Europe;
- You are interested in EU policies related to the batteries value chain;
- You have a sense of entrepreneurship and appreciate working in a small organisation. You are a team player, result-oriented and able to provide creative and simple solutions to complex issues;
- You are a good communicator and can express ideas in a clear and concise manner, in both written and oral forms.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the content and updates of RECHARGE communication materials;
- Support and participate in the EU Policy and Chemicals Working Groups of RECHARGE;
- Support the activities of the BatteriesTransport campaign and the World Battery Forum activities;
- Support the organization of the association’s events in terms of programme development and speakers invitations;
- Support Policy and Advocacy projects such as sourcing market data across the batteries value chain, and generating consolidated information as well as a market intelligence database;
- Support the policy team in the preparation and the follow-up of meetings with decision makers and stakeholders when necessary;
- Support the organisation of Working Groups (invitations, agenda, and presentation preparations);
- Drafting of the Minutes of the Working Group meetings;
- Preparation and design of presentations and visualisation of data.
Performing other tasks or duties required of the role as appropriate. Contribution to the running of the association and other administrative tasks will be occasionally required. You would be closely working with and reporting to the Director for Public Affairs & Communications and the Sustainability Manager.
What we offer & how to apply
- Work in a growing association in a highly interesting evolving sector in the energy field;
- The possibility to create and extend over time a strong network of contacts in the Brussels EU policy community as well as batteries sector;
- Full-time position in Brussels, with flexibility for home-office;
- CIP contract (Contract d’immersion professionelle);
- Please email your application in English to recharge@rechargebatteries.org before 12 May 2026 quoting “Policy & Markets Intern” and your full name in the email subject line. Your application should include:
- A cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your motivation for the job, why you would be a good candidate and when you would be able to start;
- a CV (maximum 2 pages).
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Contacts: Isabel Marcano, Members Relations & Office Management Officer, isabel@rechargebatteries.org.
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