Youth Works Hub has gathered 15 internships and traineeships at UNODC, UNITAR, UNDP, ESA, the European University Institute (EUI) and other hosts in Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Türkiye and the United States, and this is the last chance to apply: every call closes between 2 and 8 November 2026. Eight close on 2 November, four on 4 November, one on 7 November and two on 8 November.
The roles span IT and systems, HR, digital marketing, communications and social media, plus finance and administration, front office and customer service, Earth observation, work against human trafficking and cultural diplomacy. Our guide to how paid internships and funded traineeships work is a good starting point.
The country lists differ from call to call: six calls are open to applicants from 195 countries, the four EUI traineeships list 36, ESA lists 31 and the Animafest Experience and NEXA Development calls list 30 each. ChargeUp Europe asks for candidates authorised to work in the EU, and the NEXA Development call in Brussels asks for French and English. Each listing links to its own page, and our guide to how we verify every opportunity explains how we check what we publish.
Each call has its own angle:
🇮🇹 Italy: four paid 12-month EUI traineeships in Florence, each listed at €1,540/month.
🇪🇸 Spain: a 3-month full-time HR traineeship in Palafolls under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme.
🇦🇹 Austria: a 6-month UNODC internship in Vienna on human trafficking and migrant smuggling, in person or remotely.
🇧🇪 Belgium: a paid communications traineeship at ChargeUp Europe in Brussels, an industry association for electric vehicle charging.
🇺🇸 United States: a 6-month in-person UNITAR traineeship in New York in finance and administration.
🇳🇱 Netherlands: an ESA graduate traineeship in Noordwijk on Earth observation mission concept development.
🇨🇭 Switzerland: two Geneva internships, one in cultural diplomacy at the UN Library & Archives Geneva and one in social media at UNIS.
🇹🇷 Türkiye: a paid 6-month UNDP ICPSD internship in Istanbul in information technology and administration.
According to Youth Works Hub's review, eight of the 15 listings state pay: four EUI traineeships in Florence at €1,540/month, NEXA Development placements from €800/month in Brussels and from €300/month in Florence, and paid positions at ChargeUp Europe in Brussels and UNDP in Istanbul. The Animafest Experience HR traineeship in Palafolls runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme.
📅 Deadlines: 2 Nov (8) · 4 Nov (4) · 7 Nov (1) · 8 Nov (2)
🌍 Countries: 🇮🇹 Italy (5) · 🇧🇪 Belgium (2) · 🇪🇸 Spain (2) · 🇨🇭 Switzerland (2) · 🇦🇹 Austria · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · 🇹🇷 Türkiye · 🇺🇸 United States
In This Batch
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇮🇹 Italy · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇪🇸 Spain · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇮🇹 Italy · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇦🇹 Austria · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇮🇹 Italy · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇪🇸 Spain · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇮🇹 Italy · Internship
- 📅 2 Nov · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Internship
- 📅 4 Nov · 🇺🇸 United States · Internship
- 📅 4 Nov · 🇧🇪 Belgium · Internship
- 📅 4 Nov · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Internship
- 📅 4 Nov · 🇮🇹 Italy · Internship
- 📅 7 Nov · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Internship
- 📅 8 Nov · 🇹🇷 Türkiye · Internship
- 📅 8 Nov · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Internship
What's in this batch:
15 Internships · 8 Countries
💼 Internships & Traineeships
1. 🇮🇹 Web, Digital & Learning Trainee 💻 European University Institute (EUI) Internship in Florence, Italy 🌐 (€1,540/month)
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Florence, Italy · 👥 Graduates in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or IT, English B2 · ⏳ 12 months · 💶 €1,540/month
Support the web services of the EUI's ICT service in Florence, Italy with end-user support, web API data integration and the configuration of content and learning management systems. The paid 12-month traineeship is for graduates with a degree in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or information technology, English at B2 level and strong time management, and you gain hands-on experience in digital solutions, systems integration and user-centred service delivery. Open to applicants from 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇲🇩 🇷🇸 🇹🇷 and 31 more!
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2. 🇪🇸 Human Resources Intern 👥 Animafest Experience Internship in Palafolls, Spain 🏖️
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Palafolls, Spain · 👥 Students interested in people and organisation · ⏳ 3 months, full time
Palafolls hosts a 3-month full-time traineeship for students who are interested in people and organisation. Interns join the HR team and assist with recruitment and onboarding of new employees, student files, internal databases, training sessions and everyday HR administration. The placement runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, with English and Spanish as working languages. Open to applicants from 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 and 25 more!
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3. 🇮🇹 Systems & Networks Trainee 🖥️ European University Institute (EUI) Internship in Florence, Italy 🌐 (€1,540/month)
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Florence, Italy · 👥 Graduates in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or IT, English B2 · ⏳ 12 months · 💶 €1,540/month
Support the daily IT operations of the EUI's systems and networks team in Florence, Italy by helping with corporate email services, tracking user account requests, monitoring the service mailbox and assisting with IT infrastructure project management. The paid 12-month traineeship is for graduates with a degree in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or information technology, English at B2 level and good organisational skills, and you gain hands-on experience with a hybrid IT infrastructure. Open to applicants from 🇦🇱 🇧🇬 🇩🇪 🇲🇹 🇺🇦 and 31 more!
4. 🇦🇹 Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Intern ⚖️ United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Internship in Vienna, Austria 🤝
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Vienna, Austria, in person or remotely · 👥 Graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in criminology, law, political or social sciences · ⏳ 6 months, full time
This 6-month full-time UNODC internship in Vienna can be done in person or remotely. Interns support the team working against human trafficking and migrant smuggling with background research, briefing notes and communication materials, preparation of intergovernmental meetings and weekly press clippings. It suits graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in criminology, law, political or social sciences, and fluent English is required. Open to applicants from 🇧🇷 🇯🇵 🇰🇪 🇲🇽 🇳🇬 and 190 more!
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5. 🇮🇹 Academic Service Trainee 🎓 European University Institute (EUI) Internship in Florence, Italy 🏛️ (€1,540/month)
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Florence, Italy · 👥 Candidates with relevant experience, Microsoft Office skills and English B2 · ⏳ 12 months · 💶 €1,540/month
Support the day-to-day operations of an academic service at the EUI in Florence, Italy by helping prepare the academic calendar, handle special ID cards for researchers and students, welcome and orient newly admitted researchers and organise the conferring ceremony and orientation programme. The paid 12-month traineeship is for candidates with relevant experience, Microsoft Office skills and English at B2 level, and a strong interest in university administration is an advantage. Open to applicants from 🇦🇹 🇧🇦 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇲🇰 and 31 more!
6. 🇪🇸 Digital Marketing Intern 📣 Animafest Experience Internship in Palafolls, Spain 💻
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Palafolls, Spain · 👥 Students · ⏳ 3 months, full time
Palafolls hosts a 3-month full-time traineeship for students to build digital marketing skills in an international setting. Interns develop link-building and content marketing strategies, manage the blog, optimise content for SEO, run social media campaigns and design materials for email outreach, with English and Spanish as the working languages. Open to applicants from 🇧🇬 🇩🇰 🇮🇪 🇱🇹 🇳🇴 and 25 more!
7. 🇮🇹 Administrative Systems Trainee 🖥️ European University Institute (EUI) Internship in Florence, Italy ⚙️ (€1,540/month)
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Florence, Italy · 👥 Graduates in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or IT, English B2 · ⏳ 12 months · 💶 €1,540/month
Support academic administration systems at the EUI in Florence, Italy by contributing to system management, mapping and analysing workflows, assisting with configuration, testing and validation, and checking data quality. The paid 12-month traineeship is for graduates with a degree in computer engineering, programming, multimedia engineering or information technology, English at B2 level and strong time management, and you will learn how digital services work in practice in an academic environment. Open to applicants from 🇧🇪 🇬🇪 🇮🇪 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 and 31 more!
8. 🇧🇪 Communications Trainee 📣 ChargeUp Europe Internship in Brussels, Belgium 🔌 (Paid)
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
📍 Brussels, Belgium · 👥 Master's in communications, authorised to work in the EU · 💶 Paid, full time, flexible hybrid regime
Assist the communications team of ChargeUp Europe, an industry association for electric vehicle charging, in Brussels, Belgium by creating social media content, mainly for LinkedIn, designing data visualisations and infographics, supporting podcasts, campaigns and events, and drafting the quarterly newsletter. The paid full-time traineeship has a flexible hybrid regime and is for candidates authorised to work in the EU with a Master's degree in communications, excellent English writing, a basic understanding of EU institutions, an interest in e-mobility and Canva experience. Open to applicants from 🇧🇷 🇨🇦 🇮🇳 🇯🇵 🇰🇪 and 190 more!
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9. 🇺🇸 Finance and Administration Trainee 🧮 UNITAR Division for Multilateral Diplomacy Internship in New York, United States 🗽
📅 Deadline: 4 November 2026
📍 New York, United States · 👥 Degree students and recent graduates in business administration, finance or a related subject · ⏳ 6 months, in person
A 6-month in-person traineeship at the UNITAR Division for Multilateral Diplomacy in New York is open to degree students and recent graduates in business administration, finance or a related subject. The trainee supports the administrative coordination of training programmes and events, from activity budgets and payment reconciliation to procurement, travel arrangements and internal databases. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and high-level English are expected. Open to applicants from 🇦🇷 🇨🇦 🇬🇭 🇮🇳 🇿🇦 and 190 more!
10. 🇧🇪 Front Office Intern 🔑 NEXA Development Internship in Brussels, Belgium 🧳 (Paid, from €800/month)
📅 Deadline: 4 November 2026
📍 Brussels, Belgium · 👥 Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism students fluent in French and English · ⏳ 3 months, full time · 💶 Paid, from €800/month
Brussels welcomes Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism students fluent in French and English for a 3-month full-time traineeship at NEXA Development. Interns greet international guests, handle check-in and check-out, manage reservations and requests, share local recommendations and join breakfast shifts. The traineeship is paid from €800/month, and previous hotel experience is an advantage but not required. Open to applicants from 🇨🇾 🇫🇮 🇱🇺 🇵🇹 🇸🇪 and 25 more!
11. 🇳🇱 Graduate Trainee in Remote Sensing Earth Observation Mission Concept Development 🛰️ ESA Internship in Noordwijk, Netherlands 🌍
📅 Deadline: 4 November 2026
📍 Noordwijk, Netherlands · 👥 Recent master's graduates or final-year students in physics, geophysics or geoscience
Noordwijk hosts an ESA graduate traineeship for recent master's graduates, or final-year students, in physics, geophysics or geoscience. The trainee joins the team defining an Earth observation satellite mission, simulating the signals seen by the spacecraft, generating instrument data streams and turning them into scientific products. You will also learn how research mission concepts are matured before selection. Open to applicants from 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇳🇱 🇷🇴 🇨🇭 and 26 more!
12. 🇮🇹 Customer Service and Sales Intern 🧳 NEXA Development Internship in Florence, Italy 🗺️ (Paid, from €300/month)
📅 Deadline: 4 November 2026
📍 Florence, Italy · 👥 Students who love tourism, hospitality and working with international visitors · ⏳ 3 months, full time · 💶 Paid, from €300/month
Florence offers a 3-month full-time traineeship at NEXA Development for students who love tourism, hospitality and working with international visitors. Interns manage client inquiries and reservations online and in person, share travel tips and help coordinate bookings and itineraries. The traineeship is paid from €300/month, and fluent English, strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset are expected, with extra languages a strong advantage. Open to applicants from 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇱🇻 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 and 25 more!
13. 🇨🇭 Cultural Diplomacy and Knowledge Outreach Intern 🎭 UN Library & Archives Geneva Internship in Geneva, Switzerland 🌐
📅 Deadline: 7 November 2026
📍 Geneva, Switzerland · 👥 Graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in a field close to the role · ⏳ 3 to 6 months, full time, on site
Geneva offers a full-time, on-site internship of 3 to 6 months at the UN Library & Archives Geneva. Interns support cultural activities, VIP visits and outreach through research, event support, documentation, newsletter drafts, multimedia production and social media engagement. The internship is for graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in a field close to the role, and fluent English is required. Open to applicants from 🇦🇺 🇨🇱 🇪🇬 🇰🇷 🇹🇭 and 190 more!
14. 🇹🇷 Information Technology and Administrative Intern 💻 UNDP ICPSD Internship in Istanbul, Türkiye 🗂️ (Paid)
📅 Deadline: 8 November 2026
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye · 👥 Students and recent graduates in information technology, computer science, business administration, development studies or international relations · ⏳ 6 months, full time, office-based · 💶 Paid
Istanbul hosts a paid 6-month full-time, office-based internship at UNDP ICPSD. Interns provide ICT support, help administer SharePoint sites and internal digital platforms, support the development of basic PowerApps and digital forms, and contribute to knowledge management, website updates and social media. The internship is for students and recent graduates in information technology, computer science, business administration, development studies or international relations, and English and Turkish are required. Open to applicants from 🇦🇿 🇬🇪 🇰🇿 🇵🇰 🇻🇳 and 190 more!
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15. 🇨🇭 Social Media Intern 📱 United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Internship in Geneva, Switzerland 🎬
📅 Deadline: 8 November 2026
📍 Geneva, Switzerland · 👥 Graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in a field related to the role · ⏳ 6 months
Geneva hosts a 6-month social media internship at the United Nations Information Service (UNIS). Interns plan and curate daily content, draft posts for X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, edit and subtitle news videos, create visuals and quote cards, and analyse account performance, and they also gather quotes, photos and videos at press conferences and events. It suits graduate students, final-year bachelor's students and recent graduates in a field related to the role, and fluent English is required. Open to applicants from 🇦🇱 🇧🇦 🇨🇴 🇲🇦 🇺🇦 and 190 more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these 15 internships state pay?
Eight of the 15 listings state pay. According to the EUI listings, each of the four Florence traineeships pays €1,540/month, while NEXA Development pays from €800/month in Brussels and from €300/month in Florence, and the ChargeUp Europe traineeship in Brussels and the UNDP internship in Istanbul are listed as paid. The Animafest Experience HR traineeship in Palafolls runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, and our guide to what Erasmus+ covers breaks down which costs the programme pays.
Who can apply for these 15 internships?
Each listing has its own country list and profile. Six calls (UNODC, ChargeUp Europe, UNITAR, the UN Library & Archives Geneva, UNDP and UNIS) list 195 countries, the four EUI traineeships list 36, ESA lists 31 and the Animafest Experience and NEXA Development calls list 30 each. According to the ChargeUp Europe call, candidates must be authorised to work in the EU, the UNDP internship in Istanbul requires English and Turkish, and the NEXA Development call in Brussels asks for French and English. Our guide to visas for ESC and Erasmus covers visa questions for going abroad.
Which of these internship deadlines comes first?
Eight calls close first, on 2 November 2026. These are the four EUI traineeships, the two Animafest Experience traineeships in Palafolls, the UNODC internship and the ChargeUp Europe traineeship. Four more follow on 4 November (UNITAR, ESA and NEXA Development in Brussels and Florence), the UN Library & Archives Geneva closes on 7 November, and the UNDP and UNIS internships close on 8 November 2026. Our guide to preparing your Europass CV helps you get your CV ready in time.
Grouped by theme, the batch falls a few ways. IT, systems and web work runs through three of the EUI traineeships in Florence and the UNDP internship in Istanbul, while the fourth EUI traineeship supports an academic service. Communications and social media appear at ChargeUp Europe, UNIS and the digital marketing placement in Palafolls, and hospitality and customer service shape the two NEXA Development placements. Finance and administration (UNITAR), HR (Animafest Experience), Earth observation (ESA), cultural diplomacy (UN Library & Archives Geneva) and work against human trafficking (UNODC) round out the list. Moving abroad for a traineeship can be a big step, and our guides to culture shock and homesickness abroad and mental health and wellbeing abroad help you prepare.
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