Communications intern (ERASMUS+)

Are you interested in international cooperation and passionate about the written word and 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 wants to make policies in Europe, Africa and beyond work for inclusive and sustainable development. 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. 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

You will also help us:

Update ECDPM’s website.
Organise and communicate about ECDPM events.
Prepare internal newsletters.
Improve our communications across the board.
Help create impactful multimedia.

You are part of the communications team and will report to the Communications officer. You 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 or has recently graduated from 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, EU affairs and/or marketing
Is interested in international cooperation and enjoys working in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
Has a proactive and hands-on approach
Has strong organisational, coordination and project management skills.
Is service-oriented and knows how to work independently as well as in a team.
Is creative, flexible and pays attention to details.

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 (min. 6 months, with the possibility to extend up to 12 months).
Meal voucher for the duration of your internship.
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 and international development
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. We will only process applications submitted through the form.

Please note that the internship is paid through ERASMUS+ funding; therefore, only candidates who are enrolled in the programme will be considered.

Deadline: 8 January 2026

More information

We believe that diversity is good for our people and our organisation. 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 the position, you can get in touch with Isabell Wutz at iw@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.