EU Project Assistant

The European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment (FEDARENE) offers in its Brussels office, from September 2026 onwards:

6-month internship as EU Project Assistant

What we offer

• A work experience coupled with responsibility and networking opportunities within a wellestablished European association (+30 years)

• The intern will be integrated in the FEDARENE team working on several European projects and initiatives related to adaptation to climate change, energy and climate planning for local and regional authorities, energy communities, etc.

• Training opportunities by participating in FEDARENE capacity building activities and in 3 dedicated training sessions on project management, operation of EU networks and EU policy / advocacy.

• Monthly reimbursement of accommodation costs up to 700,00€.

• Meal allowance of 8,00€ per working day.

• Full coverage of public transport in the Brussels Capital Region.

Main activities

Support the FEDARENE project manager and officer(s) in the implementation of tasks such as:

• Developing and carrying out campaigns towards local and regional authorities for renewing their engagement to the projects.

• Supporting the projects’ beneficiaries (general helpdesk) in understanding and using the tools at their disposal.

• Supporting the daily management of EU projects / initiatives.

• Supporting the organisation of online and in person events that may take place within the internship period.

• Carrying out interviews and desk research, and writing web articles, case studies or best practices, on energy- and climate-related topics and projects’ main activities;

• Supporting the organisation of a EU-wide conference at the European Commission’s premises in Brussels.

• Supporting the development of supporting tools such as video tutorials, FAQs and similar.

• Contributing to the development of tools and material for the creation of new energy and climate agencies in Europe.

• The intern may also be requested to participate in other activities for our members (energy and climate agencies and regions around the EU).

Required profile

• Master Student in European Studies, Environmental Studies, Project Management, Economic and Administration, or similar.

• Excellent spoken & written English (C1)

• Autonomous, creative, proactive,

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and especially MS Excel and MS Word,

• Able to quickly familiarise with web applications.

• Able to show interest in project management career through a cover letter to be submitted when applying.

Only students able to provide a traineeship agreement from a university or Erasmus + programme will be selected.

Only pre-selected applicants will be contacted for an online interview.

Interviews will take place on the week of the 1 st of June. Interviews may be accompanied by a remote exercise connected to one of the above-listed activities to test competences.

Interested?

Send your CV and cover letter to Mariangela Luceri at mariangela.luceri@fedarene.org no later than the 30th of April 2026 COB.