Brussels/Berlin - EPICO e.V. is a young, innovative independent think tank and network with key stakeholders from politics, business, science, and society. We see a consistent focus on climate neutrality as an opportunity for sustainable growth and climate protection, while preserving our prosperity and social cohesion. Our mission is to drive forward just and sustainable climate and energy policy. In doing so, we rely on the dynamics of competition and innovation as guiding principles in the development and implementation of viable strategies and clear concepts to achieve climate neutrality and meet the 1.5°C target.
We are looking for an EU Energy Policy Trainee to take part to our Brussels team and contribute to establishing our presence in Brussels through the publishing of studies and policy briefs, organisation of events, drafting communication material, and expanding EPICO’s network.
Closing date for applications is 20 March 2023 midnight CET. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held upon reception on a rolling basis. Interviews will be carried out online, through Microsoft Teams.
Starting date in the first week of April 2023.
Role title: EU Energy Policy Trainee
Type of contract: Traineeship (CIP)
Reporting to: EPICO’s Policy Team in Brussels and HQ in Berlin
Location: EPICO Brussels, Rue du Commerce, 31
Your Tasks:
- Media and institutional monitoring [~25%].
- Organizing meetings and events on topical EU regulatory updates, from the drafting of the blurb to the execution of post-event follow-ups [~25%].
- Drafting and proofreading media and communication material, e.g., internal briefs, publications, blogposts, press releases, monthly newsletter, social media posts, emails, event invitations [~25%].
Research, stakeholder mappings, and updating internal databases [~25%].
Your Qualifications:
- You have a master’s degree in a subject related to EU policy (or equivalent).
- You have a good understanding of political and economic contexts in the field of EU energy and/or climate policy.
- Attention to detail and respecting deadlines.
- Proactive and creative mindset.
- Proficient in the common MS Office programs.
- You have an open-minded and communicative personality, who is empathetic and can identify with EPICO's mission and values.
- Proficient English language level.
Desired experience/skills:
- Professional experience in EU energy policy.
- Keen interest/experience in one of the following policy areas: Electricity and Gas Markets; Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS); Hydrogen.
- Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking.
- Social media-savvy.
- Good command of either/both German and French.
Our Offer:
- A Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) agreement (6 months), with longer-term hiring possibility upon availability of funds and high performance of team.
- 2 days of leave per month (accumulable), and an extra day off on your birthday.
- A young, dynamic, creative, and fast-paced environment with several learning and growth opportunities.
- Flexible working hours, including the possibility to work remotely.
- An open culture with a lot of room for new ideas and impulses.
- Prioritization of work-life balance and team wellbeing.
- Possibility of taking initiative and additional responsibilities where desired/possible.
We are looking forward to meeting you! Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF document, saved as Name_Surname, to karriere@epico.org with “EU Energy Policy Trainee” as the subject of the email. Should you have any additional questions do not hesitate to contact sam.williams@epico.org.