Strasbourg Conferences Unit

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) provides the linguistic, technical and logistical support for the organisation of the parliamentary meetings and conferences of EP Members and bodies. By supplying state-of-the-art conference facilities, including high-quality interpretation services and conference organisation we contribute to facilitating the legislative process as well as helping to underpin the democratic legitimacy of the Institution.

This makes DG LINC a very dynamic and collaborative place to work, offering various opportunities for connecting internally and with all those taking part in the legislative process. If you like challenges and are customer-minded then DG LINC could be a great place for you to do a traineeship. 

The Strasbourg Conferences Unit’s (SCU) mandate is to promote democratic debate outside plenary sessions and to further develop its capacity to co-organise conferences as well as cultural and high-level events at the seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The Unit provides a holistic conference offer to civil society and youth organisations outside plenary sessions with the objective to evolve the seat of the European Parliament into a Citizens’ Hub. Furthermore, it welcomes high-level conferences of institutional weight in the premises of the European Parliament. Finally, the unit is involved in outreach activities towards potential partners from civil society and other stakeholders via several communication channels, such as Social Media, a dedicated website, a promotional film and brochures and dedicated meetings. 

Your tasks may consist of:

• Contributing to outreach work towards potential new partners;
• Drafting input for our website and social media accounts and create social content;
• Accompanying the internal project concerning the compliance to the transparency rules by external organisers and active participants of events within the European Parliament premises;
• Assisting with the planning, organisation and logistical arrangements of events, conferences and other meetings in the European Parliament’s premises with external partners;
• Providing on-site support during conferences, including registration assistance and participant queries;
• Drafting notes and welcome addresses linked with events.

You:

• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Are not afraid of managing complex conferences projects;
• Are experienced with social media (Facebook, X);
• Are experienced in creating social media content;
• Have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Are fluent in French and/or German, as the unit notably works with citizens from France and Germany:
• A good command of English would be considered an asset.

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.