Communications intern (ERASMUS+)

Are you interested in international cooperation and passionate about communications? We are looking for a communications intern to join our team in Maastricht or Brussels.

Who are we?

ECDPM is a leading independent ‘think and do tank’ that helps policymakers in Europe and around the world to design and implement policies to support win-win partnerships.
We have two offices: one in Maastricht and one in Brussels.

Our more than 45 staff members from over 15 countries worldwide provide independent research, advice and practical support to policymakers, advisors and practitioners in Europe, Africa and beyond. Our focus is on EU foreign and international cooperation policy and policies related to conflict, migration, governance, sustainable food systems, regional integration, business, finance and trade.

About the outreach and impact team

Communication is crucial for ECDPM to perform its role as a strategic broker for informed policy dialogue. Our mission is to stimulate dialogue with our partners and get ECDPM’s work and ideas to the right people, in the right way, at the right time.

Our team is a multidisciplinary one. We bring together expertise in social media, press relations, online communications, website development, writing and editing, multimedia and print publications, graphic design, and content curation.

Have a look at our team page.

What will you be doing?

As a communications intern, you will:

Support the communications team
Help edit and proofread our outputs
Keep track of our outreach
Help us plan and coordinate our work
Help organise ECDPM events
Support our media engagement

You will also help us:

Update ECDPM’s website.
Support the preparation of internal newsletters.
Help create impactful multimedia and design.

You are part of the communications team and are based in either our Brussels or Maastricht office.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate:

Is eligible for Erasmus+ funding.
Is currently enrolled in a relevant field (e.g. communications, journalism, public relations etc.)
Is an excellent English (native or near-native) speaker, and has experience with writing and editing. Knowledge of one or more other languages, particularly French, is a plus.
Has an interest and some experience in communications, public affairs, EU affairs and/or marketing.
Is interested in international cooperation and likes to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Has a strategic and practical approach.
Has strong organisational, coordination and project management skills.
Is service-oriented and knows how to work independently and in a team.
Is creative, flexible and proactive, and pays attention to detail.

Do you meet these criteria and are you interested in joining us? We would love to hear from you – see below how to apply!

What do we offer you?

A full-time internship position (5-6 months)
A meal voucher for the duration of your internship (4,50€ per working day)
A meaningful learning experience in a dynamic international organisation.
Mentorship and guidance from a dedicated team.
A collegial working environment with centre-wide activities for staff.
An opportunity to gain insight into EU policy processes, international development and think tank communication.
Reasonably flexible working hours and some flexibility between office and home working.
An exciting working environment focused on addressing pressing international challenges.
A lot of room to grow and learn.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please fill in the application form and send your CV and a brief cover email (max 500 words) to jobs@ecdpm.org with the subject line: “Internship Application - Communications”. Please also indicate your availability (start date and duration) and confirm your Erasmus+ eligibility.

Deadline: 23 November 2026

Please note that the internship is unpaid, only Erasmus+ eligible individuals will be considered.

More information

We believe that diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff and candidates – irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability.

If you would like to receive more information about the position or working at ECDPM, please get in touch with our HR department via jobs@ecdpm.org.

For more information about ECDPM and our areas of work, please have a look at our website.

Privacy statement

We will treat the information you submit with respect. We will store your information on a confidential section of our cloud storage, which is only accessible by our human resources and ICT departments, as well as members of the digital economy and governance team. After the vacancy has closed, we will keep your information in our system for one year. After this period, your details will be deleted. If you wish that we do not keep your details after the vacancy deadline has passed, you may indicate this in your application. For more information, have a look at our privacy policy.