
ARE YOU OUR NEXT COLLEAGUE?
Traineeship and internship vacancies for students and recent graduates
to experience the EU Bubble and its great international atmosphere!
EucA acts as a springboard for young people who want to pursue international careers or are keen on education or youth policies. Recent graduates or students from our network are invited to join us for an immersive international experience!
Either in person or online, we propose both traineeships (for graduates or students about to graduate) and internships (for students still enrolled in their university) in two of our lines of work: Projects and Communication.
You will work for a European Association in the field of Education and will have a taste of international work. From our side, we expect to have a proactive, resourceful and hard-working colleague to help us offer great initiatives and activities to students and student affairs professionals!
Join our dynamic team in Brussels for a roller coaster job experience: take on great challenges, grow your skills and knowledge, network with students and professionals from all Europe and beyond!
Existing opportunities:
TRAINEESHIPS FOR GRADUATES
If you are recent graduate or you're graduating this year, you are residing in one of our member Halls of Residence or you are among their alumni, and you are looking for a first professional and international experience, EucA might be the place for you!
OPERATIONS OFFICER VACANCY
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The European University College Association - https://www.euca.eu, acts as a springboard for young people who want to pursue an international career or are keen on education or youth policies. Recent graduates or students from our network are invited to join us for an immersive international experience!
You will work for a European non-profit association in the field of education and will have a taste of international work to launch your career! From our side, we are keen to find a proactive, resourceful, and hard-working colleague to help us offer great initiatives and activities to young people and student affairs professionals.
As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of international education for students, you will learn how to network with European colleges, universities, and companies. And the best part? You will take part in and organize innovative learning experiences for students both online and around Europe.
OVERVIEW:
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Position: Operations Officer
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Reports to: Secretary-General
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Availability: Full-time from Mon-Fri (38hrs/week)
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Location: in-person in Brussels
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Contract type: Internship
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Reimbursement for the first 3 months:
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For Spanish candidates: PICE grant of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce (please check conditions to see if you qualify)
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For other candidates: Erasmus Traineeship
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Duration: 3 months with a possibility of extension of the internship contract for another 6-12 months with a EucA contract reimbursed with 1.000€/month.
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Start date: as soon as possible
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EucA will provide suggestions for accommodation solutions in Brussels
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TASKS:
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Provide support for the organization of online and in-person events, including logistics and on-the-day assistance where necessary.
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Assist in team and partner meetings - send calendar invites, prepare agendas or presentations, take minutes/actions, keep track of progress and follow up.
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Manage email inboxes - triaging, replying to relevant inquiries, flagging up urgent things that need input, etc.
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Coordinate travel - Booking business travels, including flights, transport, logistics, etc.
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Manage invoices and payments for services, activities, etc.
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Help categorize business expenses, forward receipts to the accountant, etc.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
You already have or will quickly develop this set of knowledge and competencies:
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University student or graduate from a member of the EucA network.
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engaged in extracurricular activities at university;
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min. C1 in English for oral and written interactions;
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ability to take on and fulfill responsibilities assigned, both alone or in coordination with colleagues, but also deliver results or propose solutions autonomously to get the job done;
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walk the extra mile: a general can-do attitude, taking initiative, and willing to go beyond what is stated or expected;
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keen interest in thorough fact-finding and very good writing skills for clear documentation (emails, summaries, reports, articles, new initiatives or EU project proposals, etc);
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good organizational skills: mainly time management, being detail-oriented, and the ability to oversee or juggle multiple projects at the same time;
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technical and editing skills: use of online software (Zoom, Google Drive, Canva, Loom etc.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to brussels.office (at) euca.eu with:
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a one-page CV in English;
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a cover letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague and what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork (you can touch upon how you fulfill the seven profile points). Yes, we notice if you recycle cover letters from other applications and that will disqualify you as a lack of motivation and real interest! :D
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NB: Please note we will evaluate carefully your CV and cover letter so make sure you adapt them accordingly by researching our work well (our website and our social media channels).
PROJECT OFFICER - CAREER COACHING INITIATIVES
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Learn and experience all about the international work of a European NGO in the field of youth education!
If you are passionate about international events for young people and are looking for a challenge in Brussels, this is your opportunity!
As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of international education for young people, will learn how to network with European colleges and universities, and, of course, take part and organize innovative learning experiences for students both online and around Europe.
TASKS
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organising from start to finish career services or citizenship events for students, both in person, online or hybrid, like career coaching online courses, International Career Fair or career coaching services.
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ensuring student and operations support in online courses to guarantee personalized and high-quality services;
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assisting in the organization of professional development initiatives for student affairs professionals (marketing, preparing event and post-event materials);
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assisting in writing or managing EU projects on soft skills development, career services, residence life or student affairs (desk research, dissemination, administrative support, and project management);
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monitor youth and education policies, attend and report on meetings from EU institutions or other stakeholders;
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maintain engagement with members of the network and their students.
TIP: You can familiarise yourself with the projects you will be asked to work on: International Career Pathways, International Career Fair, Women Career Accelerator, and Career Coaching Services.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
You already have or will quickly develop this set of knowledge and competence:
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engaged in extracurricular activities;
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min. C1 in English for oral and written interactions;
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ability to take on and fulfill responsibilities assigned, both alone or in coordination with colleagues, but also deliver results or propose solutions autonomously to get the job done;
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walk the extra mile: a general can-do attitude, taking initiative, and willing to go beyond what is stated or expected;
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keen interest in thorough fact-finding and very good writing skills for clear documentation (emails, summaries, reports, articles, new initiatives or EU project proposals, etc);
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good organisational skills: mainly time management, being detail oriented, and ability to oversee or juggle multiple projects at the same time;
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proven interest in EU affairs, active citizenship, or soft skills learning;
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technical and editing skills: use of online software and editing of online sessions (Zoom, Google Drive, Loom, Teachable, etc).
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Position: Project Officer
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Reports to: Secretary-General
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Capacity: Full-time (38hrs/week)
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Location: first 1-2 months online and, if confirmed, in person in Brussels
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Duration: 1-2 months online with a possibility of renewal to full-time position in person in Brussels (6-12 months)
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Start date: preferably on 1 July 2022 online
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DEADLINE: 19 June 2022
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to brussels.office (at) euca.eu with:
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a one page CV;
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a cover letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague and what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork (you can touch upon how you fulfill the eight profile points). Yes, we notice if you recycle cover letters from other applications and that will disqualify you as a lack of motivation and real interest! :D
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attached to the cover letter, you need to write a max. one-page document simulating an email that you would send to a friend giving 3 reasons why they should have a CV check with EucA. It’s your opportunity to show us your writing skills and your creativity!
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NB: Please note we will evaluate your cover letter and this text so make sure you research our work well based on the information on this website and our social media channels.
TIP: Check these videos to prepare your Cover Letter and CV.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
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Learn and experience all about the international work of a European NGO in the field of Education! Follow the work of EU institutions, network with peer education associations, manage our contacts with our members and students from all over Europe, assist in writing project proposals and managing EU projects, and of course, participate in and organise new learning experiences for students!
TASKS
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organise from start to finish career services or citizenship events for students;
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manage EU projects and initiatives on active citizenship, soft skills development, and employability (desk research, dissemination, administrative support, and project management);
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assist in writing EU projects proposals;
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monitor youth and education policies, attend and report on meetings from EU institutions or other stakeholders;
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maintain engagement with members of the network and their students.
TIP: You can familiarise yourself with the projects you will be asked to work on: Europeans Go Digital! and European Citizenship Study Visits.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
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graduates part of EucA’s member network;
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engaged in extracurricular activities;
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fluency in English for oral and written interactions (min. C1 English);
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walk the extra mile: a general can-do attitude, taking initiative, and willing to go beyond what is stated or expected;
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proven interest in EU affairs, active citizenship, or soft skills learning;
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keen interest in thorough fact-finding and very good writing skills for preparing reports, articles, new initiatives or EU project proposals;
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ability to take on and fulfil responsibilities assigned, both in coordination with colleagues, but also delivering results or propose solutions autonomously to get the job done;
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good organisational skills: mainly time management, being detail oriented, and ability to oversee or juggle multiple projects at the same time.
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Position: Project Officer
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Reports to: EU Projects Director
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Capacity: Full-time (38hrs/week)
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Location: Brussels, Belgium
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Duration: 6 – 12 months
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Start date: February 2023
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DEADLINE: 22 January 2023
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to a.arcodia (at) euca.eu with:
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a one page CV;
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a cover letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague and what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork (you can touch upon how you fulfil the eight profile points).
TIP: Check these videos to prepare your Cover Letter and CV.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Only candidates that are from EucA members are eligible, so please state clearly from which Hall of Residence you come from at the top of your CV. Failure to do so will disqualify you automatically and we will not review your application.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
PROJECT OFFICER – ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES
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Join the EucA Communications team! You will work closely with the Communications Director to implement the corporate and projects-related communications. In this role you will have the opportunity to help develop the Communications strategy through different channels (Newsletter, Social Media, Website, etc), and to bring forward the key messages to our target audience. A fresh and young team is waiting for you!
TASKS
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Propose and execute updates to website and publications to ensure content is fresh, timely, and relevant
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Newsletters (monitoring, drafting, organisation of the mailing lists, etc.)
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Work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns on different platforms
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Dissemination of EU projects
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Membership Engagement and Community Management
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Monitoring of Media and current affairs developments and maintenance of contacts with key stakeholders
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Delivering social media content (copy and graphics) to complement the existing social post schedule.
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Assistance in the organization, planning and promotion of international events for students and professionals
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Write and facilitate the review of al communications materials
TIP: Familiarise yourself with the EucA projects before you continue reading! Have a look at the website, Follow EucA Social media Pages and subscribe to the Newsletter to learn more about us!
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
Required skills and experience:
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Bachelor or MASTER student or recent graduate with strong interest and experience in Communications
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Fluency in English and excellent writing skills. Other languages are an asset;
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Excellent written and spoken Communications Skills
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Creativity, capacity to convey complex concepts through simple words
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Flexibility, out-of-the-box thinking
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Basic familiarity, or at a minimum, interest in EU Affairs and in particular in Higher Education
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Familiarity with websites and Social Media management
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Knowledge of Photo and Video Editor tools
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Advanced digital, visual and graphic design skills
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Ability to learn fast and deliver results
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Detailed oriented
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Organisational skills: time management and being detail oriented
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Good team spirit.
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Position: Communications Officer
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Reports to: Communications Director
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Capacity: Full-time (38hrs/week)
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Location: Brussels. Belgium
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Duration: 3 months with a possibility of renewal to full-time position in person in Brussels (6-12 months)
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Start date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to mg.palocci (at) euca.eu with:
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a one page CV;
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a cover letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague and what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork (you can touch upon how you fulfill the eight profile points).
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attached to the cover letter, you need to write a max. one-page document simulating an email that you would send to a friend giving 3 reasons why they should have a CV check with EucA. It’s your opportunity to show us your writing skills and your creativity!
-
NB: Please note we will evaluate your cover letter and this text so make sure you research our work well based on the information on this website and our social media channels.
TIP: Check these videos to prepare your Cover Letter and CV.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
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We offer a position as a Digital Communications Officer to join our Communication Team in Brussels to strengthen the Association’s online presence. He/she will implement with his/her expertise the corporate and projects-related digital communications strategy.
TASKS
General support to the communication activities, such as:
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Develop creative content for the EucA Social Media Channels and craft the EucA voice online;
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Monitor and identify Social Media trends and topics in the EucA areas of interests (Education, youth, EU, etc.)
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Track Social Media performances, collect and analyze the analytics;
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Develop proposals and realize digital marketing campaigns;
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Create new graphics, layout documents or publications, videos and designs to support the EucA visual presence;
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Manage updates of the website
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Support the Communication teams in the daily tasks where needed.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
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Bachelor or MASTER student or recent graduate in Humanities, Communications, Law, International Relations, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations.
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Proficiency in English for oral and written interactions (min. C1 English);
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Excellent written and spoken Communications Skills;
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Knowledge of Social Media platforms with basics on digital marketing ;
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Passionate about digital tools and communications’ trends;
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Knowledge of Photo and Video Editor softwares and tools;
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Very good digital, visual and graphic design skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, iMovie, Canva…;
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Curiosity, ability to learn fast and deliver results;
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Detail oriented, proactivity.
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Good team spirit;
Creativity and resilience are very welcome! Expertise on Google Analytics, experience with Social Media and in organising digital events using different platforms will be considered as an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Position: Digital Communications Officer
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Reports to: Communications Director
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Capacity: Full-time (38hrs/week)
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Location: Brussels, Belgium
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Duration: 3 months trial period, with a possibility of renewal of 6-12 months
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Start date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to mg.palocci (at) euca.eu with:
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a one page CV;
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a cover letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague and what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork (you can touch upon how you fulfill the eight profile points).
NB: Please note we will evaluate your cover letter and this text so make sure you research our work well based on the information on this website and our social media channels.
TIP: Check these videos to prepare your Cover Letter and CV.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
ONLINE INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS & GRADUATES
If you are pursuing your university studies, you are residing in one of our member Halls of Residence, and you are looking for a first, part time professional and international experience, EucA might be the place for you!
PROJECT ASSISTANT - ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES
Join us to learn and experience all about the international work of a European NGO in the field of education: assist in writing project proposals and managing EU projects, and of course, participate, and organise events for students!
TASKS
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assist in organising employability or citizenship learning experiences for students;
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assist in EU projects and initiatives on active citizenship, soft skills development, and employability (desk research, dissemination, administrative support, and project management);
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assist in writing EU project proposals.
TIP: You can familiarise yourself with the projects you will be asked to work on: Europeans Go Digital! and European Citizenship Study Visits.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
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students part of EucA’s member network;
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engaged in extracurricular activities;
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fluency in English for oral and written interactions (min. C1 English);
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proven interest in EU affairs, active citizenship, or soft skills learning;
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good writing skills for reports, articles or EU project proposals;
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organisational skills: time management and being detail oriented.
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Position: Project Assistant
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Reports to: Project Officer
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Capacity: Part-time, min 60 hours in total (number of hours to be decided in agreement with the candidate)
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Location: Online
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Duration: 1-3 months (to be decided in agreement with the candidate)
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Remuneration: TBD
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DEADLINE: 9 January 2023
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply please send an e-mail to a.arcodia (at) euca.eu with:
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a one page CV;
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a motivation letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague, what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork, and how this experience fits into your professional development.
TIP: Check these videos to prepare your Cover Letter and CV.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Only candidates that are from EucA members are eligible, so please state clearly from which Hall of Residence you come from at the top of your CV. Failure to do so will disqualify you automatically and we will not review your application.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
OPEN
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
EucA is looking for a Social Media Assistant with excellent design and graphics skills to join our Communication Team. In this role you will create engaging content for the Associations Social Media presence, including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused, and seeking out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with our target audiences. Join a fresh international environment to learn, grow and offer your contributions to young people as you!
TASKS
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Develop creative and visual contents for the EucA Social Media Channels and craft the EucA voice online
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Monitor and identify Social Media trends and topics in the EucA areas of interests (education, youth, EU, etc.)
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Track Social Media performances, collecting and analyzing analytics
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Develop and realize digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Comms team
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Create new graphics and designs to support the EucA visual presence (i.e. Social Media posts and stories, posters, newsletter material, brochures, presentations, one-pagers and infographics)
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Support the Comms team in the daily tasks where needed
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Update and manage websites and development of graphics for web pages (corporate and EU projects’ websites)
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Support in the development of corporate audio-visual material
TIP: Familiarise yourself with the EucA projects before you continue reading! Have a look at the website, Follow EucA Social media Pages and subscribe to the Newsletter to learn more about us!
CANDIDATES' PROFILE
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Proficiency in English for oral and written interactions (min. C1 English);
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Excellent written and spoken Communications Skills;
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Knowledge of Social Media platforms with basics on digital marketing ;
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Passionate about digital tools and communications’ trends;
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Knowledge of Photo and Video Editor softwares and tools;
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Very good digital, visual and graphic design skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, iMovie, Canva…;
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Curiosity, ability to learn fast and deliver results;
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Detail oriented, proactivity.
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Good team spirit; Creativity and resilience are very welcome!
Creativity and resilience are very welcome!
SUMMARY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Position: Social Media Assistant
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Reports to: Communications Director
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Capacity: PART TIME (number of hours to be decided in agreement with the candidate)
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Location: ONLINE (in person if confirmed for a longer period)
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Duration: 3 months minimum (to be decided in agreement with the candidate)
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Remuneration: 250 EUR
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Start Date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply pleasesend an e-mail to mg.palocci (at) euca.eu
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a one page CV;
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a motivation letter explaining why you would like to be our next colleague, what contributions you foresee to advance our teamwork, and how this experience fits into your professional development.
Please note that:
- All documents must be submitted in English in .pdf format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Only candidates that are from EucA members are eligible, so please state clearly from which Hall of Residence you come from at the top of your CV. Failure to do so will disqualify you automatically and we will not review your application.
- Due to a high number of applicants and the fact we are looking for a detail oriented person, documentation that is not immediately accessible (.doc files with formatting issues, additional login requirements or any other mishap) will result in the automatic disqualification of the application and we won’t reach out to ask for the correct files.
OPEN
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER


YOUTH GUARANTEE TRAINEESHIP
FOR SPANISH GRADUATES
EucA is proud to have partnered with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce as part of the Spanish Youth Guarantee framework to offer paid traineeships in its Brussels office.
Are you Spanish and younger than 30? Check the offers on the website and contact us!
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
ERASMUS TRAINEESHIP
Are you looking for an hosting organisation for your next Erasmus Traineeship? Contact us!

Contact us!
Questions? Reach us at info (at) euca.eu.