Youth Outreach Unit - Post D: Euroscola Programme

As the voice of citizens, the European Parliament stands for European democracy. The Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) amplifies its message of the Parliament to reach every corner of Europe. We help connect Members of Parliament (MEPs) to the people they represent, and we communicate what the Parliament is, what it does, and what it stands for. When Parliament speaks, we make sure it’s heard.

We are committed communication professionals coming from various professional and academic backgrounds.

The Youth Outreach Unit aims to build platforms for dialogue between young people, youth organisations, educators and educational organisations and the European Parliament, promoting active citizenship and encouraging young people to take part in democratic processes and elections. With a transversal function, the Youth Outreach Unit also streamlines the youth and educational offer across Parliament, in collaboration with units responsible for different activities. Building up a pan-European permanent online and offline youth community, the unit is also responsible for managing the Euroscola programme and the biennial European Youth Event (EYE) and other offline and online interactive activities involving young people all over Europe.  

Euroscola is a key youth programme of the European Parliament that encourages young people to take part in European democracy. It gives high school students from across Europe the chance to act as Members of the European Parliament for one day and discover how the Parliament in Strasbourg works. During the session, students debate, speak in public, share ideas, listen to others, find compromises, and vote on amendments. Each session brings together around 800 students in Strasbourg and about 30 additional classes online, with up to 1,500 participants in total.

Your tasks will focus on preparing and supporting the Euroscola programme (Location: Strasbourg, working in a team of seven): 

• Support the planning and delivery of Euroscola sessions, including operational, logistical, and administrative tasks;
• Edit and translate communication materials (depending on language skills), including website updates, newsletters, and event documents;
• Contribute to social media coverage and community management for Euroscola events;
• Assist in managing the platform for participants and teachers, including uploading content, monitoring updates, and providing support to teachers;
• Support communication and coordination with teachers, stakeholders, and internal services;
• Assist with on-site programme coordination, including participant reception, teacher activities, and event signage.

• A good communicator, with the ability to interact regularly with colleagues, stakeholders, Accredited Parliamentary Assistant, and MEPs;
• A person with excellent command of spoken and written English and French; knowledge of additional languages is an asset. Strong writing, editing, and research skills are essential;
• Interested in social media and staying up to date with current trends. Able to create engaging content, including graphic design, video editing, presentations, and publications;
• Interested in current EU political issues and youth-related topics;
• Team-oriented and resilient. Able to work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a consistent pace;
• Creative, with strong problem-solving skills;
• Digitally proficient, with confidence in using IT tools such as SharePoint, survey tools, and databases; knowledge of event management or coordination tools is an asset.

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

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.