Youth Outreach Unit - Post A: Programme of the European Youth Event

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 biennial European Youth Event (EYE) and other offline and online interactive activities involving young people all over Europe.

Your tasks will focus on preparing and supporting the programme of EYE2027 (European Youth Event 2027):

• Participate in the evaluation and selection of activities for EYE2027, reviewing proposals and providing feedback;
• Assist with drafting and editing activity descriptions targeted towards a young audience;
• Support the unit’s outreach to European Parliament Committees organising activities, including sharing knowledge of formats and helping identify suitable speakers or moderators;
• Assist in the management of the platform for activity organisers, including uploading content, monitoring updates, and supporting organisers with questions;
• Research activity formats, organisers, and potential speakers or moderators, including Members of the European Parliament and young participants;
• Support the unit’s work with the grant beneficiary responsible for the EYE Village programme;
• Assist in preparing and evaluating the call for disadvantaged groups to attend EYE2027, including supporting the promotion of the call or reviewing applications;
• Edit and translate communication material (according to language skills), including updates for websites, newsletters, or event documents.

• A good communicator. You will be in regular contact with colleagues, stakeholders and contribute to the development and editing of youth-focused communication materials;
• A strong writer and researcher. You have excellent written English and very good writing, editing, and research skills, including drafting programme content and identifying relevant youth events, projects, and policy developments. Very good knowledge of French and/or German is an asset;
• Knowledgeable about EU affairs. You are interested in topical issues related to EU politics and youth, with a good familiarity with EU policies and EP committee structures;
• Well organised and detail-oriented. You manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain an overview while paying attention to detail;
• Resilient and a team-player. You are comfortable in fast-paced environments, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively while also working independently;
• Digitally proficient. You are comfortable with IT tools (e.g. SharePoint, survey tools, databases); knowledge of event or coordination-related tools is an asset;
• Involvement in youth initiatives (asset). Experience in organising (youth) events and/or active involvement in a youth organisation or initiative 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.