We are looking for a public Affairs Intern at UIRR

UIRR (International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport) is seeking a motivated and dynamic Public Affairs Intern to join our team starting from 1 October. This “contrat d’immersion professionnel” internship offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the promotion and advocacy of intermodal freight transport, with a focus on rail and road in the European Union. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in EU legislation, transport policy, and public affairs, and will be eager to gain hands-on experience in an international environment.

Responsibilities

Promotion Campaign: Assist in designing and executing the CT4EU 2.0 campaign aimed at promoting intermodal freight transport, highlighting its benefits for the environment and EU’s industry (clean industrial deal)
Communication on social media: Assisting in content creation for UIRR’s social media channels to promote intermodal freight transport and engage with our stakeholders.

Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the team, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and document management.

EU Legislation: Support the team in monitoring EU legislation related to rail freight transport and intermodal, and to support the team’s advocacy efforts.
Event Organisation: Assist in the organisation of events at the European Parliament and other venues, including coordination with stakeholders, logistics, and promotional activities.

Our offer

To acquire knowledge of European policy making, more specifically in the following areas: intermodal transport including rail and road, environment, digitalisation, European projects, etc.
To get a first experience with European public affairs
To develop soft skills helping to navigate in a professional environment e.g self-presentation, networking etc.
To develop and implement a communication strategy in line with the sector's expectations and interests.
Trainee allowances matching Bruxelles-Formation remuneration grid (FR/NL)
Full time internship (5 days a week, 39 hours/week, in the office), for 6 months (renewable)

Experience and Skills

The candidate should possess the following:

Strong proficiency in English; French or German is a plus
Good communication skills
Attention to details
Genuine interest in rail freight/intermodal transportation
Experience in using MS Office tools
Experience in using LinkedIn, other social media
Ability to condense technical information into a digestible format
Based in Brussels
Previous experience in PR campaign management is a strong plus!

How to apply

Interested? Send your CV and cover letter (one page maximum) by email to the following address This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “UIRR CIP Internship – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Application received after the 18 September deadline will not be considered.