Local Multipliers Support Unit - Post A

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 European Parliament has Liaison Offices (EPLOs: European Parliament Liaison Offices) in the EU capitals, as well as an additional regional office in the most populous Member States. EPLOs are responsible for the local implementation of institutional communication activities, with the ultimate goal of enhancing people’s awareness of the impact of the European Parliament on their daily lives and promoting their engagement in the European democratic process.

The Local Multipliers Support Unit of the Directorate for EPLOs acts as a central coordination team, contributing to defining the overall communication strategy for member states and assisting EPLOs in its execution. We provide expertise, monitor and report on the activities of EPLOs, in addition to overseeing and putting in place pan-european engagement projects. In other words, our team works as a bridge between the headquarters of DG COMM and all the EU Member States on youth and citizen engagement projects, inter-institutional cooperation, and much more.

You will support communication and engagement activities that connect the European Parliament's priorities with citizens, young people and wider audiences across the European Union. You will contribute to outreach projects, institutional campaigns and programmes such as the European Parliament Ambassador School (EPAS), extending the European Parliament's reach through the together.eu community, civil society organisations, educational formats and transnational exchange. Your work will support European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in delivering activities tailored to local contexts and DG COMM priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support projects linked to the together.eu community, EPAS, civil society, youth initiatives, content creators and wider outreach priorities of the Unit;
• Support EPLOs in building and strengthening relationships with civil society, schools, teachers, universities, youth organisations, together.eu community leaders, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and other relevant stakeholders and multipliers, to drive high-impact engagement at local, national, regional and cross-border level;
• Coordinate with EPLOs on local mobilisation and engagement activities adapted to national, regional and local contexts, including events in Brussels, Strasbourg and across Member States;
• Contribute to practical approaches that strengthen multiplier effects, community leadership, mentoring and the long-term activation of engaged citizens;
• Help organise local, national, cross-border and pan-European events involving MEPs, community leaders, civil society, young people and partner networks;
• Contribute to youth and civic outreach, including the EPAS programme, and support the development of communication materials, learning resources, pedagogical tools and content covering EU basics, the role of its institutions, legislation, budget and media literacy;
• Support the coordination of institutional campaigns in cooperation with institutional partners and local multiplier networks - including Europe Day, International Women's Day, the LUX Audience Award and the Sakharov Prize;
• Support the coordination and promotion of Europa Experience centres as visitor and learning spaces, in cooperation with the colleagues responsible for their management and floor staff coordination;
• Draft guidelines, practical tools, reports and content to support EPLO activities, campaign delivery, planning and evaluation of campaign impact, visibility and audience engagement;
• Support research and reporting to inform strategic planning and evaluation;
• Work with DG COMM teams and other relevant European Parliament services.

• Interested in communication, project coordination, stakeholder outreach, international cooperation, youth engagement, civil society and audience engagement;
• Keen to learn how to analyse, interpret and draft guidelines, strategic documents, reports and briefing materials;
• Able to manage several tasks at once and work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• A strong researcher with good writing, analytical and organisational skills;
• A critical thinker who can work both independently and as part of a team;
• Comfortable supporting projects, follow-up and reporting for internal teams;
• Able to communicate clearly and adapt messages to different audiences and contexts;
• Proactive, reliable and motivated to learn from senior colleagues and contribute to team objectives;
• Interested in citizen engagement, multiplier networks, youth communication, campaigns and institutional outreach across the European Union.

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.