🇧🇪 Internship in Belgium ⚡ Energy & Hydrogen Policy at an Industry Association 🌱 — Paid

Hydrogen Europe is hiring an Energy Policy Intern to join its energy & infrastructure policy team in Brussels — a chance to work at the centre of EU hydrogen and energy policy.

About Hydrogen Europe

Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders, and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 600 members, including 40+ European regions and 30+ national associations, it encompasses the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Its vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating the European hydrogen industry.

Main Responsibilities

🔍 Monitoring and reporting on EU-related news and key EU files, with a focus on their impact on hydrogen-related matters

📄 Supporting the energy & infrastructure policy team in drafting position papers and responses to public consultations

📝 Following events and preparing briefings and documents for a variety of purposes and audiences

💻 Assisting with internal meetings and teleconferences

🤝 Supporting the organisation of Hydrogen Europe meetings with members and external stakeholders

🗂️ Assisting in the overall organisation and running of the team — tracing deliverables and keeping documents in order

🗄️ Updating internal databases

Requirements

🎓 A university or advanced degree (preferred) in Social Sciences (EU studies, Political Science, International Relations) or an energy-related topic

⚡ Good knowledge of the energy field — hydrogen is a big plus — and of the Renewable Directive (REDIII) in particular

🗣️ An excellent command of spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus

🧠 The ability to analyse information and summarise it concisely

🤝 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

⏱️ Strong time management skills and an eye for detail

🌱 A high level of curiosity and willingness to learn about the hydrogen sector and membership organisations

🎯 The ability to meet deadlines and provide a high-quality service, even under pressure

What They Offer

🌍 An international and dynamic team

📄 A CIP contract for 6 months

📈 A great opportunity to learn about non-profit management, partner and membership management, and the hydrogen sector

Good to Know

🛂 Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Europe and keep that right throughout the contract — it's your responsibility to meet the legal requirements to live and work in Belgium

📩 Any incomplete applications will be disregarded, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

⏩ Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and the selection process may close as soon as a suitable candidate is shortlisted

The Details

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium

⏳ Duration: 6 months (CIP contract)

🕒 Commitment: Full-time

🚀 Start: As soon as possible

💶 Compensation: Paid (CIP contract)

How to Apply

Apply by filling in the form on the job page below, entering "Energy Policy intern + your first name and surname" as the position you're applying for. A valid application must include:

✉️ A one-page covering letter

📄 A CV

🛂 Proof that you can live and work in Europe

Please don't send anything else.