Directorate-General for Cohesion, Agriculture and Social Policies

The Directorate-General for Cohesion, Agriculture and Social Policies (DG CASP) enables parliamentary committees to carry out their legislative, scrutiny and budgetary functions effectively. Trust, integrity and excellence are the driving values of DG CASP. We are an inclusive and agile team, able to respond to the challenges facing Parliament as one of the EU co-legislators.

The core responsibility of DG CASP is to support the committees dealing with regional development, agriculture, rural development, fisheries, transport, tourism, employment, social affairs and housing crisis in the EU. The targeted service we deliver allows committees to better respond to EU priorities and contribute to policies designed to empower EU citizens in an increasingly volatile world. DG CASP provides committees with secretariats and reliable research analysis. Secretariats offer policy expertise, procedural assistance and the necessary technical tools for all committee activities, including legislative and non-legislative work, meetings, public hearings, workshops and missions.

The DG CASP Central Team is responsible for coordinating the activities of the DG and supporting the Director-General.  We are a friendly team, operating in a fast-pace and multicultural environment.

Your main tasks will consist of: 

• Actively participating in the daily work of the Director-General’s team;
• Assisting other members of the Director-General’s team;
• Preparing for and taking part in administrative meetings and events;
• Supporting team cohesion initiatives across the DG;
• Monitoring media for related coverage, including drafting overviews when necessary;
• Assisting with content creation for DG CASP and the DG social media channels.

A traineeship with the Central Team will give you the opportunity to build on the knowledge you already have and to develop an understanding of how the European Parliament works. Your tasks will be adapted to your previous experience as far as possible to provide the best environment for you to develop professionally. 

• You are enthusiastic about the European project;
• You are eager to learn and to share knowledge;
• You are comfortable with new technologies and have good communication skills (oral, written, visual);
• You value working in a team and are ready to contribute to a small and motivated team.
  
  
• Studies and/or background in communication would be a strong asset;
• Fluency in English and/or in French (oral and written) is required.

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.