Directorate for Interpretation

The Directorate-General for Logistics and Interpretation for Conferences (DG LINC) is the multilingual conference service hub of the European Parliament. Our mission is to enable the European Parliament to achieve its political objectives, in particular in core activities related to legislative, budgetary and scrutiny functions. DG LINC provides a professional and user-oriented organisational framework to meetings and conferences including linguistic, technical and logistical support to meetings. DG LINC helps Members of Parliament get their message across in all official languages, making the legislative process accessible to citizens. It enables Parliament to further reach out to citizens with the capacity to organise conferences and cultural events outside part-sessions in Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg.

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 Directorate for Interpretation is the largest directorate within DG LINC. It comprises 23 interpretation units (booths), one unit responsible for multilingualism and succession planning, and another dedicated to interpreter training and support. The Directorate also oversees non-EU languages, including interpreter testing, talent prospecting, and quality monitoring. In addition, it participates in a number of cross-cutting DG LINC projects in the field of interpretation and contributes to interinstitutional cooperation.

The Secretariat of the Directorate for Interpretation is a dynamic and fast-paced team with a unique vantage point across the Directorate’s areas of responsibility. Its primary role is to support the Director in her interactions with other services across DG LINC, ensure the smooth organisation of meetings and events, and coordinate the follow-up of tasks and projects. It also serves as the central point of contact for the Directorate’s team of more than 20 Heads of Unit.

We are a friendly and collaborative team working in a highly dynamic, multicultural and multilingual environment. Close cooperation, mutual support and a strong team spirit are at the heart of the way we work.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Assisting the Director and her team in the daily business (meeting organisation and internal coordination, as well as other administrative tasks);
• Supporting ongoing projects inter alia by attending meetings, drafting minutes, analysing data, consolidating results, generating information graphics, building/maintaining databases;
• Assisting with the follow-up of interpreters’ activities outside their interpreting assignments (HR matters, missions and travel arrangements);
• Document management and related tasks;
• Contributing to logistical tasks and in general, supporting the Directorate-General in its mission of servicing meetings and conferences.

The traineeship will give you the opportunity to experience the inner workings of a Director’s office and a comprehensive overview of the world of interpretation: from assignments and meeting preparation to language learning and international cooperation. You will gain a wider understanding of the strategic role and importance of interpretation and multilingualism within the European Parliament.

• 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 are enthusiastic about the European project;
• You are eager to learn and to share knowledge;
• You are comfortable with new technologies and you have excellent communication skills (oral, written, visual);
• You have a team spirit and are willing to work in a fast paced environment within a small, friendly and motivated team;
• A degree in conference interpretation is an asset. Fluency in English and/or in French (oral and written) is needed.

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.