Conference Ushers Unit - Post A

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.

The Conference Ushers Unit (CUU) is in charge of providing the necessary logistical and protocol support for the organisation of meetings, conferences, events and official visits at the European Parliament. It is a friendly and diverse team of 67 colleagues working in a political and multicultural environment.

The Conference Ushers have a recognisable image and are renowned for their professionalism and commitment. The unit is very highly regarded within the European Parliament thanks to its experience, teamwork, service culture and solution-oriented approach.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Assisting the team coordinators in the daily management of the organisational tasks of the service;
• Contributing to the smooth running of events, high-level conferences and public meetings taking place in the European Parliament;
• Supporting projects by attending meetings and contributing to project documentation: drafting minutes, analysing data, consolidating results, generating information graphics;
• Supporting meeting and conference preparation by attending meetings, drafting minutes, interfacing with other services;
• Helping with on-site activities on the day of meetings and conferences;
• Contributing to some internal communication activities;
• Contributing to certain logistical tasks and in general, supporting the unit in its mission of servicing meetings and conferences.

The traineeship will give you the opportunity to build on the knowledge acquired during your studies and to familiarise yourself with the activities of the European Parliament. Careful attention will be paid to providing you with opportunities to develop an understanding of the Institution.

You:

• Are enthusiastic about the European Parliament;
• Are proactive with a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• Are eager to learn and find solutions;
• Have team spirit and enjoy helping out colleagues;
• Preferably have a good command of English and French.
   

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.