Communication internship in CEWEP – Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants
Starting date: Beginning of March 2026
Duration: 5 months
Location: Brussels, CEWEP office, Avenue de Tervueren 113
CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) is the European umbrella association of the operators of Waste-to-Energy plants (incineration of residual waste with energy recovery), representing about 434 plants from 24 countries. CEWEP focuses on contributing to European environmental and energy policy that can affect Waste-to-Energy Plants. More information on www.cewep.eu.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in drafting communication material for CEWEP website, LinkedIn and publications, communicating technical issues in an easily understandable way;
- Assisting in drafting internal communication for CEWEP members;
- Assisting in the organisation of webinars, workshops, working groups and other CEWEP events and meetings;
- Attending meetings of the EU Institutions and relevant conferences and events and reporting back to the Managing Director;
- As well as other administrative tasks.
Knowledge, experience and skills required:
- University degree (major in communication or related fields – an advantage);
- Knowledge and interest in communicating technical topics, like sustainable waste management, energy and climate;
- Knowledge and experience in EU policy (previous experience in Brussels office and/or EU Institutions – an advantage);
- Effective organisational skills, ability to easily switch between different tasks;
- Excellent verbal and written English. Other languages – an asset;
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, WordPress);
- A quick learner, team spirit and autonomous. Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
- Interest in working in a small team in Brussels environment.
We offer:
- Interesting and varied work in a small, but effective team in a friendly working atmosphere;
- Possibility to learn and broaden your experience in multiple fields.
- Remuneration of 1500 EUR, in line with the allowance offered by the Bluebook traineeship of the European Commission.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit via e-mail a maximum one-page cover letter* and a short CV (in English) to Agnė Razgaitytė applications@cewep.eu by Thursday, 15th January 2025.
Please mention in the title of your application “Application Internship at CEWEP”.
* AI-assisted motivation letter is OK but AI-written is not. Your motivation letter should still be personal and authentic.
