House of European History - Post C: Collections team

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 House of European History (HEH) is a history museum that collects, researches and exhibits a diversity of memories, experiences and interpretations of European history, deepening knowledge and widening perspectives, encouraging the critical thinking and empathy needed to see historical events from other viewpoints. Underpinned by our academic independence, we will help to build a more informed society aware of the consequences of European history for today and strengthened by the mutual understanding needed for a common future.

The HEH is part of the European Parliament’s visitor offer. Our transnational collection, our exhibitions and our programmes provide unexpected and inspiring experiences. Through outreach and partnerships, we aim to strengthen the European dimension in debating, exhibiting and learning about history. A place for encounters and exchange, the House's multi-faceted interpretation of the past, builds bridges to questions relevant for today's Europe.

The Collections team is a part of the HEH. It manages, preserves, and documents the holdings, ensuring they can be safely used in exhibitions, research, and digital projects. It manages the full lifecycle of collection items, from acquisition and documentation to conservation, logistics, and rights management.

Working in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment, the team collaborates closely with curators and external partners to support exhibitions, loans, and digital initiatives. This setting offers a dynamic and professional context for developing expertise in intellectual property and licensing within the cultural heritage sector. Read more of the HEH on www.historia.europa.eu.

The trainee will support the Collections team in its work on intellectual property, licensing, and contractual matters linked to the museum’s collection. Your main tasks will involve:

• Assisting with intellectual property and licensing questions, including legal research, drafting short analyses, and contributing to internal guidelines;
• Supporting the preparation and management of contracts, including loan agreements, procurement files, and copyright clearances;
• Helping coordinate administrative processes such as presentations, and updates to internal documentation and webpages;
• Compiling, checking, and analysing data related to rights management, licensing workflows, and collection documentation;
• Assisting the Collections team with other matters related to the collection.

The ideal candidate brings a strong interest in intellectual property and cultural heritage management, and...

• A degree in law, library and information science, media and communication studies, museum studies or a related field;
• Excellent command of English (oral and written);
• Knowledge of copyright licensing;
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and a sense of responsibility;
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, solid drafting and communication skills;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines. 

Additional assets include:

• Experience or specialisation in IP law and/or copyright management;
• Experience negotiating contracts, in particular licenses;
• Experience working with databases or archives and researching image rights;
• Knowledge of arts management;
• Basic knowledge of public procurement;
• A strong sense of initiative and interest in research;
• Additional language skills are 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.