Multipliers Outreach Unit - Post A: CSO Multipliers Outreach Trainee

As the voice of citizens, the European Parliament stands for European democracy. 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 Multipliers Outreach Unit (MOU) forms a core pillar of DG COMM’s in-house communication agency as represented by the Directorate for Outreach. Its purpose is to build, maintain and continuously engage with a network of multipliers to support the European Parliament’s communication on what Parliament does (budget, legislation and scrutiny), what it is (its role in EU decision making) and what it stands for (democracy and European values). At the MOU, we specifically engage and collaborate with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).

You will have the opportunity to work on several projects within the Unit that are focusing on activating pan-European civil society organisations to communicate about Parliament’s activities, values and goals to their audiences and networks. Ultimately, contributing to ensure that people across Europe understand what the European Parliament is, what it does, and what it stands for.

Your tasks will consist of public relations and stakeholder management. Specifically: stakeholders mapping, email marketing, calendar management, assisting in meetings with stakeholders, assisting in internal meetings as well as cross-unit meetings and identifying dissemination opportunities across different sectors.

Moreover, you will assist at communication tasks such as drafting newsletters, communication materials, events invitations, social media listening and monitoring via Talkwalker, etc. You will support with managing databases, usage of CRM-tools, such as odoo, as well as other tools.

On the occasion of events, coordinated or hosted by the Unit, you will be asked to help with preparations, logistics and promotion (from communication tasks to venue set ups). You will also be involved in evaluation and reporting tasks.

• Do you have 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?
• Do you have a solid background and/or a first professional experience in Public Relations, Communication, or Events Management. Then this traineeship might be a match!
• Do you have experience in working with civil society?
• Are you a great networker and do you easily adapt to different settings?
• Are creativity and curiosity part of your skillset?
• You are proactive and don’t shy away from responsibility?  
• Do you have excellent organisational skills and have experience with CRM, e-mail marketing and data management?
• Are you a team player full of enthusiasm?

Then you might be the candidate we are looking for!

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.