Place of employment : Brussels
Domain : Multilingualism
Sub domain : Interpretation support
Starting date : 01/03/2026 (5 months)
Ref. : 08B20-7177

Who we are

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) is the multilingual conference service hub of the European Parliament. Our mission is to enable the European Parliament to achieve its political objectives, in particular in core activities related to legislative, budgetary and scrutiny functions. DG LINC provides a professional and user-oriented organisational framework to meetings and conferences including linguistic, technical and logistical support to meetings. DG LINC helps Members of Parliament get their message across in all official languages, making the legislative process accessible to citizens. It enables Parliament to further reach out to citizens with the capacity to organise conferences and cultural events outside part-sessions in Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg.

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. 

Programming Unit

We are the Programming Unit, and we make multilingualism work!

We strive to provide a high-quality interpretation service for all meetings at the European Parliament, whether in Brussels, Strasbourg or Luxembourg. We also provide interpretation for other European Institutions when needed.

On a day-to-day basis, our work includes creating interpreter teams and assigning them to a range of meeting types, paying close attention to various criteria and client needs. We also adapt our work as those needs and our resources change to ensure that we maintain the balance of high-quality service and language provision. This makes our work dynamic, changing every day.

As part of our operations, we collaborate constantly with other teams in the European Parliament, such as meeting requesters, recruiters and interpreters. Together, we ensure that speakers and participants can get their message across in all of the official EU languages. 

In the Programming Unit, we are a very positive, enthusiastic and passionate multilingual team. We thrive when faced with challenges, are keen problem-solvers, and work hard to support each other as we manage a vast array of meetings with interpretation in the long- and short-term.

 

Your tasks

Your tasks may vary depending on the needs of the Unit, but main responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the creation and management of interpreting teams for European Parliament meetings (and other institutions if required), in the long- and short-term;
  • Ensuring that the language coverage of meetings is respected to guarantee the provision of the interpretation service;
  • Communicating with interpreters regarding their programmes and queries, including last minute changes, appointments, travel time (etc.);
  • Following the internal information guides when programming, modifying information where necessary and paying close attention to detail;
  • Communicating efficiently with colleagues in other Units to facilitate meetings with interpretation and the creation of effective interpreting teams;
  • Assisting with organisation of special events.

 

You are

  • You are adaptable, client-oriented, an effective communicator, and have strong time-keeping skills;
  • You strive for quality and pay close attention to detail;
  • You flourish in a busy and challenging work environment, and work effectively as part of a team;
  • You feel comfortable working in and engaging with a multilingual and multicultural organisation;
  • You can maintain a positive attitude, you can organise yourself and your workload, and you understand that, in our work environment, change is constant. 

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.

 

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