EU Projects, Advocacy and Communications Trainee

Public Libraries 2030

is looking for an

EU Projects, Advocacy and Communications Trainee

Are you curious about how Europe's 65,000 public libraries can help tackle big societal challenges? Public Libraries 2030 is offering a six-month professional immersion traineeship in our Brussels office.

You'll join our small team of three and support us across all of PL2030's work. You'll get hands-on experience of EU projects, advocacy events and communications, and the chance to take on responsibility quickly. You'll also follow a structured training plan with a dedicated mentor.

What you'll do

Depending on your interests and our current priorities, you may work on:

• communications, including social media, our website and our newsletter

• events, workshops and meetings, from content to logistics

• research and funding applications

• administrative and governance tasks, such as preparing meetings, taking minutes and documenting events

• general office support and ad hoc tasks

Who we're looking for

• Excellent spoken and written English. Another European language is an asset.

• A background in a relevant field, such as communications, European studies, cultural management, political science or information science

• An interest in EU affairs, culture, education or the library sector

• Good writing skills and attention to detail

• Someone proactive, flexible and organised, who can work both independently and in a team

• Familiarity with Canva, WordPress or Mailchimp is a plus

What we offer

• A full-time Convention d'immersion professionnelle under Belgian law

• A gross allowance of around €1,200/month, not subject to taxes or social security contributions

• A daily allowance of €10 per working day

• A contribution to public transport costs

• 20 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Mentoring and a personal training plan

• Real insight into EU projects and advocacy in a friendly, international team

How to apply

Send your CV, cover letter and two references to info@pl2030.eu by Monday 16 November, 12:00 (CET). We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The start date is to be agreed.