European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland (Dublin) - Post A: Outreach

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 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 Liaison Office (EPLO) in Ireland provides non-partisan information to citizens, media and stakeholders about the work and role of the European Parliament and its Members. We assist MEPs in communicating to national and European audiences and help to promote their institutional activities. We welcome visitor groups to the EPLO to learn about the EU, in particular at our Europa Experience interactive visitor centre. Our activities include discussions on EU policies and issues organised by ourselves, or with partners, as well as cultural events. We build networks with stakeholders and citizens and make a particular effort to reach out to students and young people, including through a number of EU-wide programmes aimed at schools. We host press briefings, respond to media queries, and maintain an active online presence. The EPLO is an integral part of the Parliament's Directorate General for Communication (DG COMM).

• Support our EP Ambassador School Programme with Irish second-level schools;  
• Support other outreach activities to Irish schools and universities;
• Assist with planning and running conferences and events, online and at Europe House;
• Assist with EPLO presence at field activities, such as participation in festivals through the staffing of information stands or hosting of policy discussions;
• Monitor and analyse social media of relevance to the EP and EU in Ireland;  
• Plan, generate and manage content for EPLO Ireland social media channels. 

• 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;
• You have a perfect/native-level knowledge of English both spoken and written. A good knowledge of Irish is an advantage;
• You are proficient in the use of social media platforms;
• You are familiar with political and media developments in Ireland;
• You are able to analyse such developments and draft clear and concise text;
• You are a team player, creative, reliable, adaptable and with strong interpersonal skills;
• You are experienced in creating social media visuals. Having experience in video editing is an advantage. 

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their sex, age, geographical, racial or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, political views, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.