Interpreter Support and Training Unit

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.

Interpreter Support and Training Unit is a friendly and open-minded unit of 14 professionals organized into three teams.

• Training Team – designs and delivers learning opportunities for interpreters, covering language skills, EU background knowledge, current affairs, and emerging technologies such as AI and RSI. Our activities            include presentations, workshops, external stays, webinars, and the development of e‑learning courses. We also focus on testing and improving the accessibility of our products and IT systems;
• Enhanced Meeting Preparation Team – prepares interpreter-specific briefings on legislative files and manages the multilingual glossaries attached to them;
• Documentation Service: - requests meeting-specific documents and background material , treats and uploads these to make them available for interpreters.

Our collaborative approach means we discuss new ideas, work out practical details, and handle logistics together, always supporting one another.

• You will support the team in all logistical aspects of our training programmes, from participant management to setting up sessions on videoconferencing platforms;
• You may also conduct research on a range of topics, including use of new technologies in interpreting;
• You will assist with managing the flow of files from interpreters who supply terminology in their A‑language, and keep track of upcoming legislative files, getting a sense of the inner workings of the legislative proces;
• During plenary sessions, you will assist with the flow of speaking points for interpreting teams.

• 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;
• We are looking for a curious, open‑minded, and adaptable person with a strong interest in languages and the European Union;
• A very good command of English is essential; additional language skills are a plus;
• We expect you to have a strong interest in interpretation and technologies used in interpretation;
• You should be comfortable with digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or Prezi, AI) and have an interest in adult training. Most importantly, you are eager to learn, ask questions, and integrate smoothly into a supportive team environment.

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.