Learning and Research Intern

You will work as part of the Learning and Research team at the Eurocities office, either in Barcelona or Brussels. In this role, you will:

• Support the drafting of research reports.
• Assist in the organisation of training and research workshops.
• Curate e-learning courses for city officials.
• Contribute to content development for training programmes.
• Perform general administrative tasks.
• Provide valuable input for team discussions and brainstorming sessions.

As part of our team, you will:

• Gain in-depth insight into applied research urban matters and training for city officials and politicians, enhancing your knowledge and practical skills.
• Work closely with and learn from experts and city representatives from across Europe, fostering professional development and networking opportunities.
• A supportive and engaging team located in Brussels and Barcelona.
• In Belgium, reimbursement of public transportation costs.

Profile

You are a student full of initiative, self-driven, curious, creative, flexible and results oriented. You are eager to take ownership of tasks and contribute meaningfully to your team’s goals.

The skills and experience to do this job successfully include*:

• You must be enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student from a University, Business School or equivalent during the entire internship, in the related fields of: urban studies, sociology, political science, international relations, or other fields relevant for the responsibilities outline.
• Proficiency in English (additional languages are an asset).
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, plus familiarity with (tools needed like Excel, Adobe, etc.) is highly beneficial.
• A proactive team player with a broad understanding of urban challenges in Europe (such as housing, climate action, mobility, and social cohesion), and an interest in local government functioning.

Assets:

• Experience related to the facilitation of learning events and/or delivering classes/lectures.
• Experience with urban research or addressing urban challenges.
• Familiarity with EU institutions, policies, and processes.

We are looking for candidates who fulfil most of these criteria, but do not hesitate to apply if you think that you could be a good fit for the position.

What you can expect from Eurocities

• The chance to contribute to impactful projects, with support and guidance from managers and colleagues.
• An opportunity to enhance both hard and soft skills through practical experience and mentorship.
• Learning goals tailored to help you meet educational requirements effectively.
• A valuable educational experience that integrates with a real-world professional environment.
• Exposure to an international work environment of a European network organisdation.

How to apply

Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation, describing their motivation and area of interest, in one page maximum, together with a CV with by 12:00 on 17 February 2025 to: Patricia de Wouters, People & Operations Director, at [email protected].

Please send the documents in pdf format and mention “Learning and Research Internship” in the subject line.

Your motivation letter should include replies to the following questions:

1. What attracts you to Eurocities and its work in learning and research?
2. How can your background, skills and ambitions contribute to addressing urban challenges in Europe?

Interviews will be held online on the week of 24 February 2025.