🇧🇪 Internship in Belgium 📋 Policy and Public Affairs at the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU 🤝 (€1,700/month)

If you are a recent graduate keen to gain first-hand experience of EU advocacy, this paid internship at AmCham EU in Brussels is a superb opportunity. Across two positions, you will support the Policy and Public Affairs team on a broad range of European and transatlantic policy issues, from research and monitoring to communications and stakeholder engagement.

About the Organisation

AmCham EU, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, represents member companies' interests to the EU institutions across a broad range of European and transatlantic policy issues. It is seeking to recruit two Policy and Public Affairs interns for the period of September 2026 until the end of February 2027, offering a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of EU advocacy.

The Role

The successful candidates will support AmCham EU's Policy and Public Affairs team by contributing to its policy, advocacy, external communications, and stakeholder engagement activities. The roles involve conducting research, monitoring EU policy developments, drafting communications materials, preparing briefings, and supporting meetings and events with policymakers, member companies, and other stakeholders.

Main Tasks

🔄 Support all stages of advocacy activities, from policy research and development to communications and stakeholder engagement

🔍 Monitor and research EU policy developments relevant to AmCham EU member companies

📝 Prepare briefing notes, background papers, and other policy and communications materials

✍️ Draft a wide range of written materials, including correspondence and meeting reports

🤝 Assist with the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of meetings with policymakers, business representatives, and other stakeholders

🗄️ Ensure the accuracy and integrity of internal databases

🎪 Support the organisation of conferences, events, and committee meetings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

🎓 A recent graduate with a Master's degree in European studies, political science, international relations, law, economics, or a related field

🇪🇺 A strong interest in European affairs and public policy

🗂️ Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

✍️ Excellent written communication skills

🤝 Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues

💻 Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office

🤖 Familiarity with AI tools and an understanding of their responsible use in a professional environment are an asset

🗣️ Languages: fluent English (written and spoken); other EU languages can be an asset