Social Media & Events Intern

Social Media & Events 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 Social Media & Events intern. The intern will assist the ChargeUp Europe team in planning and executing events, follow our communications workplan, and provide support to the ongoing development of our social media channels, while servicing members’ needs. 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 the programme for a series of in-person and virtual events promoting the upcoming launch of ChargeUp Europe’s flagship State of the Industry report, as well as other events ChargeUp Europe may organise together with partners. This includes research on participants, event venues, concepts and messaging;
• 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 support:

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

3. Ad-hoc assistance to Communications Coordinator & 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, international relations or similar field;
• A basic understanding of the European policy landscape and EU institutions;
• Excellent writing skills in English;
• Interest in e-mobility;
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Some experience in writing for social media, particularly LinkedIn and/or X.

Our offer

Start date: May 2025. Length: 6 months (May to October)
Contract type: CIP (la convention d’immersion professionnelle), full time, based in Brussels (flexible hybrid working regime)
Renumeration: approx. 1035 EUR per month

Hiring process

Interested candidates should send their application in English by 9 April COB at the latest to secretariat@chargeupeurope.eu, mentioning “Social Media and Events 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 selection of 3 published social media writing examples.

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 authorised to work in the EU. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.