CECE is looking to hire an Election Campaign Intern

The Election Campaign Intern will:

• Assist in drafting the CECE Manifesto for the European Elections
• Assist in creating & implementing communication efforts around the CECE Manifesto
• Lead all monitoring activities of party & MEPs electoral programmes
• Actively seek to create meeting occasions with candidates, MEPs and party officials
• Maintain the database with relevant contacts
• Help in the organisation of all meeting occasions
• Contribute to elections’ related press monitoring in EU & national media
• Lead the work in organising and running an ad-hoc event to present CECE Manifesto to elected MEPs
• Monitor the work around the formation of the 2019-2024 European Commission
• Contribute to the organisation of the CECE 2019 Summit in Brussels

Preferred candidate attributes are:

• Internship experience in MEP office or EP group or party HQ is a precondition
• Excellent knowledge of the European political landscape
• Professional experience in using social media for political communication
• Motivation to work in a European trade association on such a political dimension
• Communications skills in English and at least 2 more EU languages
• Degree in Political Science is considered an asset
• Previous experience in a political campaign is considered an asset

Terms and conditions

CECE offers the intern a long-lasting working & learning experience in a fast-paced, interesting & international environment around a key moment such as the European elections. The Intern will have a Belgian Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle, will be integrated to the Communications & Events team and will report to CECE Communications Manager and to CECE Secretary General.

Applications with a cover letter and CV can be addressed to CECE SG at info@cece.eu by 3^rd August. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.