Interpreter Support and Training Unit

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) provides the linguistic, technical and logistical support for the organisation of the parliamentary meetings and conferences of EP Members and bodies. By supplying state-of-the-art conference facilities, including high-quality interpretation services and conference organisation, we contribute to facilitating the legislative process as well as helping to underpin the democratic legitimacy of the Institution.

This makes DG LINC a very dynamic and collaborative place to work, offering various opportunities for connecting internally and with all those taking part in the legislative process. If you like challenges and are customer-minded, then DG LINC could be a great place for you to do a traineeship.

The Interpreter Support and Training Unit is a small unit of 12 people, organised in two teams:

• The Training Team creates and organises learning opportunities for interpreters in a wide range of areas, from languages to general background knowledge, current issues in EU member states and EU current affairs;
• The Documentation Team puts together meeting documentation for interpreters and supports the creation of specific preparation material on topical legislative files.

We take an individual approach, looking at every interpreter and their learning history. Workshops, external stays, distance learning via webinars and the creation of e-learning courses are some of our activities, which we constantly adapt to new needs and changed circumstances. Preparing interpreters to work with new technologies (use of Artificial intelligence - AI - or Remote simultaneous interpretation - RSI) is also part of our remit. Testing and improving the accessibility of our products and IT systems is another significant component of our work.

Discussing new ideas, working out the practical details and taking care of the logistics is how the team works, backing each other up when the need arises. We are a friendly, open and multicultural team and want to make sure you benefit from your traineeship with us.

• You will participate in the tasks of the team and support it in all logistics aspects of the training courses we organise. This will involve participant management and setting up of training sessions, also on online learning platforms;
• One area of work will be coordination and support tasks for a network of interpreters who provide terminology in their A language for upcoming legislative files;
• During plenary sessions, you will assist the Documentation Team in managing incoming speaking points for interpreting teams;
• We may also ask you to take part in the recording of audio or video material for training, writing scripts or organising recording sessions.

You:

• Are a curious, open-minded and adaptable person with a strong interest in languages and the European Union;
• Have very good command of English; mastery of another foreign language would be an asset;
• Have a strong interest in interpretation and technologies used in interpretation;
• Are generally open towards digital technologies and have good IT skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, but also PowerPoint or Prezi;
• Have a proven interest in adult training;
• Most importantly, are not afraid to learn, ask questions and integrate a team.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.