Visitors’ Groups and Hemicycle Visits Unit - Post A: German-speaking sector

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.

Visiting the European Parliament enables citizens to build a direct relationship with the European institutions and examine Europe from a European perspective. Citizens can visit in Brussels, where it is possible to visit the Hemicycle, Parlamentarium or House of European History, or in Strasbourg. Europa Experiences are bringing the visitor experience to citizens around Europe. The visiting facilities are aimed at many audiences, including families, young people and the educational sector. Different activities, such as the permanent exhibitions and role-play game cater to various interests, whether academic or curious. The European Parliament aims to offer an unrivalled visitor experience among parliaments. In total the visitor facilities serve over 1,250,000 visits a year. As part of DG COMM, these activities are run by the Directorate for Visitors.       

The Visitors’ Groups and Hemicycle Visits Unit (VISHEM) of DG COMM connects citizens to European democracy and serves as a platform for lively discussions with Members and Parliament staff. As the European institution, which represents them directly, we aim to make our visitors aware that their voice counts. The Visitors’ Groups and Hemicycle Visits Unit:

• Strives to build human contact with the people of Europe, deepening their knowledge and understanding of the EU, and fostering their engagement in European politics;
• Welcomes visitors onsite and online to Parliament through tailored programmes, taking into account factors such as visitors’ interests, topical issues and the legislative cycle in order to engage in direct, two-way communication, giving the full picture of the European Parliament's democratic power and influence, and showing the “human face” of the Institution.

• To provide administrative assistance to the Visits and Seminars Unit, particularly the German speaking linguistic sector;       
• To give onsite conferences about the European Parliament and its role in European politics to visitor groups and to individual visitors;
• To provide general assistance to the Visits and Seminars unit, which welcomes more than 350,000 visitors per year in Brussels and in Strasbourg, including:    
  • research of documents, preparation of briefings and translation of official working documents, preparing visitors' surveys, etc.);
  • participate in the development of new projects for the unit, the expansion of the offer for visitors and the modernisation of the visitors' area.
• To contribute to the organisation of events with a focus on young audiences, as well as to contribute to the organisation of the various youth related activities;
• Organising and managing the reception of visitors' groups and/or individual visitors (coordinating the communication, administrative and budgetary aspects of visits, giving information briefings to a generalist or specialist audience, etc.).

• A University graduate with a background in international relations, European studies, public affairs, public relations or communication;
• You have a C2 level (CEFR) command of the German language, plus a strong knowledge of English or another EU official language;
• You want to deepen your professional experience in communication projects, public speaking, public relations;
• You are looking for a stimulating and rewarding experience in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

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.