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Una Europa's Communications Internship gives you the opportunity hone your skills at the heart of the alliance’s communications activities in a vibrant international higher education environment.

Employed and paid under a Belgian Professional Internship Agreement contract, you will benefit from a full-time, six-month internship beginning in September 2025 and ending in February 2026.

Tasks

• Assist in planning and delivering Una Europa communications activities.
• Develop engaging copy for Una Europa channels, tailored to the alliance’s target audiences (students, professional services staff and academics).
• Create brand-aligned graphical assets for Una Europa's digital channels, including social media and the alliance’s website.
• Contribute to preparing and delivering stakeholder workshops in support of communications planning.
• Participate in monthly meetings of the Una Europa Communications Leads, connecting with communications colleagues across Una Europa’s 11 partner universities.
• Attend in-person meetings and events, as necessary.
• Undertake specific tasks on behalf of Una Europa vzw, as required.

Profile and skills

• Master’s student or doctoral candidate currently registered at one of the Una Europa universities
• Excellent verbal and written language proficiency in English; other Una Europa languages an advantage
• Strong motivation to build communications expertise in an international environment
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Proactive, collaborative spirit and positive attitude
• Proficiency in social media communications

Download the full role description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the internship, candidates must be able to prove that they:

1. are registered as a master's or doctoral student at one of the Una Europa universities for the full duration of the contract of the internship; and
2. have the right to work in Belgium for the full duration of the contract of the internship.

Una Europa vzw is not in a position to apply for a work permit for any candidate for the internship position.

Una Europa is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities, of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

How to apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit the following information:

• Application letter, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position (maximum 2 pages)
• A current CV detailing relevant experience (maximum 2 pages)
• A signed declaration of the right to work in Belgium for the full duration of the contract

Please submit your application via email with the subject line ‘Communications Internship’ to jobs@una-europa.eu.

Application deadline: 5 May 2025

Tentative interview date: 18 June 2025

Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Working closely with the Senior Governance Officer, as Una Europa Governance Intern you will gain unique insight into European higher education and develop your skills in transnational governance and collaboration.

Employed and paid under a Belgian Professional Internship Agreement contract, you will benefit from a full-time, six-month internship beginning in either September 2025 or January 2026, and ending in February 2026 or June 2026, respectively.

Tasks

• Attend the meetings of the Una Europa Student Board and provide assistance, in close cooperation with the Co-chairs and relevant actors
• Support the Una Europa Student Board in monitoring and engaging with alliance activities
• Attend Una Europa operational meetings on behalf of the Student Board
• Represent and support the student viewpoint to the Una Europa Brussels-based team
• Represent and support the Una Europa vzw viewpoint to different stakeholder groups, as relevant
• Undertake specific tasks on behalf of Una Europa vzw, as required

Profile and skills

• Master’s student or doctoral candidate currently registered at one of the Una Europa universities
• Excellent verbal and written language proficiency in English; other Una Europa languages an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Proactive, collaborative spirit and positive attitude
• Proficiency in social media communications
• Background in student governance and/or representation

Download the full role description

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the internship, candidates must be able to prove that they:

1. are registered as a master's or doctoral student at one of the Una Europa universities for the full duration of the contract of the internship; and
2. have the right to work in Belgium for the full duration of the contract of the internship.

Una Europa vzw is not in a position to apply for a work permit for any candidate for the internship position.

Una Europa is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities, of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

How to apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit the following information:

• Application letter, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position (maximum 2 pages)
• A current CV detailing relevant experience (maximum 2 pages)
• A signed declaration of the right to work in Belgium for the full duration of the contract

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the autumn (September 2025–February 2026) or the winter (January 2026–June 2026) internship.

Please submit your application via email with the subject line ‘Governance Internship’ to jobs@una-europa.eu.

Application deadline: 5 May 2025

Tentative interview date: 19 June 2025

Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams.