The European Space Agency (ESA) is looking for an intern in the ESA Education Office to work on STEM education, didactics and e-learning for teachers at ESEC-Galaxia in Redu, Belgium. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months, starts from February 2027 and is open to university students. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy: applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST.
Internship at a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: European Space Agency (ESA)
🧭 Team: ESA Education Office
🆔 Job requisition ID: 21004
🗂️ Directorate: Resources and Services
📍 Workplace: Redu, Belgium
🏢 Location: ESEC-Galaxia, Libin, Belgium
📋 Type of appointment: Intern
⏱️ Duration: 3 to 6 months
📆 Start: from February 2027, with the exact start agreed with your ESA tutor
📰 Publication method: external only
🔚 Closing date: 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET/CEST
Working at ESEC-Galaxia in Redu
The workplace is Redu, Belgium, and the location is given as ESEC-Galaxia, Libin, Belgium. In consideration of the geographical location of ESEC-Redu, successful applicants are recommended to have or obtain a driving license prior to the take up of duties.
Our Team and Mission: The ESA Education Programme
The intern positions concern the ESA Education programme, in particular the initiatives that support educators from formal and non-formal education venues, from early ages up to upper secondary age groups. The initiatives include:
🍎 Professional teacher and educator training
📚 Didactics resources
🧩 Interdisciplinary school projects
🔧 Thematic workshops and hackathons
🤝 An international community of practice
ESERO: How These Activities Reach Schools
The activities are implemented at national level through the ESA ESERO project, a network of dedicated national offices and consortia of partners established by ESA in its Member and Associate States. The vacancy points candidates to the ESERO page of the ESA website, which is listed in the Links section below.
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Field of Activity: Resources and Online Learning for Teachers
Within the Education Office, the intern will contribute to the design and development of innovative educational resources and online learning activities aimed at supporting teachers and educators in integrating STEM topics and space-related content into their teaching. Particular emphasis will be placed on:
🎯 Learner-centered methodologies
💻 Digital tools
♿ Accessibility
🌌 The effective use of ESA's space-related resources in educational contexts
Your Tasks as an Education Office Intern
The vacancy lists these tasks:
🚀 Contributing to the creation of the new didactics activities and resources making use of space mission examples
🗺️ Contributing to the definition of learning objectives and e-learning products architecture
🎬 Writing video message scripts, story boards, and developing physical video demonstrations
⌨️ Integrating e-learning content in the ESA Education LMS (Learning Management System)
📝 Other STEM didactics-related tasks
Learning Areas You Will Work In
The vacancy names six learning areas for the internship:
🏫 School-level STEM education
🔬 Technology applied to school-level education
🔍 Inquiry-based/project-based didactics
✏️ Instructional Design
🗃️ Learning Management Systems
🧰 E-learning content Authoring Tools
Six Behavioural Competencies Behind the Role
The vacancy lists six ESA behavioural competencies. For more information, it refers to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
🏁 Result Orientation
⚙️ Operational Efficiency
🫂 Fostering Cooperation
💬 Relationship Management
🔄 Continuous Improvement
🔮 Forward Thinking
Who Can Apply: Student Status and Study Level
The vacancy asks for a university student, preferably in the final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master's level. You must also be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
Languages: English or French
The working languages of the Agency are English and French, and a good knowledge of one of them is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
Major Assets: Areas of Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of and/or experience in any of the following areas is a major asset:
🧪 STEM subject knowledge and/or STEM education/didactics and/or Instructional Design
🖥️ Basic knowledge and/or experience in e-learning systems (LMS) and/or Content Management Systems (CMS)
🎞️ Basic knowledge and/or experience in video/image processing
🗣️ Knowledge and background in both English and French is an asset
Interview: Your Motivation Will Be Explored
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
Nationality Rules for This Internship
ESA considers applications only from nationals of one of these States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply, as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Duration and Start Date
According to ESA's announcement of its 2027 student internships, an internship lasts 3 to 6 months and starts from February 2027. The exact start date is determined with the ESA tutor.
Limit: Two Applications Per Candidate
ESA's announcement states that a candidate can apply for a maximum of 2 internship vacancies. Choose the offers that fit your studies best.
Selection Tests
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
Equal Opportunities and Support for Applicants with Disabilities
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
ESA values diversity and welcomes people with disabilities. Whenever possible, it seeks to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process, and you can discuss this by email with the ESA internships team (the address is listed in the Links section below).
Does the Vacancy Mention Pay? Conditions and Disclaimer
The vacancy page does not state an allowance for this internship. ESA also notes that the information on its careers website about internship conditions is correct at the time of publication, is not exhaustive and may not address all questions you have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the ESA Education Office internship take place?
The internship takes place at ESEC-Galaxia in Libin, with Redu, Belgium as the workplace. The role belongs to the ESA Education Office in the Resources and Services Directorate.
What will an Education Office intern do?
You contribute to new didactics activities and resources that use space mission examples, help define learning objectives and e-learning product architecture, and write video message scripts and story boards. You also develop physical video demonstrations and integrate e-learning content in the ESA Education LMS.
Who is the internship aimed at?
It supports the ESA Education programme's initiatives for educators from formal and non-formal education venues, from early ages up to upper secondary age groups. Teacher and educator training, didactics resources, school projects, workshops, hackathons and a community of practice are part of those initiatives.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
According to ESA's 2027 student internships announcement, the internship lasts 3 to 6 months and starts from February 2027. The exact start date is determined with your ESA tutor.
Who can apply for this internship?
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master's level course. You must also be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
Which nationalities can apply?
ESA considers applications only from nationals of its listed States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada (Cooperating State) and from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta (European Cooperating States) can apply as well.
Which languages do I need?
A good knowledge of English or French is required, as these are the working languages of the Agency. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset, and background in both English and French is an asset.
Which knowledge and experience count as a major asset?
STEM subject knowledge and/or STEM education/didactics and/or Instructional Design, basic knowledge and/or experience in e-learning systems (LMS) and/or Content Management Systems (CMS), and basic knowledge and/or experience in video/image processing.
Do I need a driving license?
Because of the geographical location of ESEC-Redu, successful applicants are recommended to have or obtain a driving license prior to the take up of duties.
Can I apply for more than one ESA internship?
A candidate can apply for a maximum of 2 internship vacancies, according to ESA's announcement.
Is the internship paid?
The vacancy page does not state an allowance. ESA notes that its published information on internship conditions is not exhaustive.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST.
Will there be selection tests?
The Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests during the recruitment process, and your motivation for applying will be explored during the interview.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Apply now (official vacancy): https://jobs.esa.int/job/Redu-Intern-in-the-ESA-Education-Office-STEM-Education%2C-Didactics-and-E-Learning-for-Teachers/1452794633/
📢 ESA Student Internships 2027 announcement: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/ESA_Student_Internships_2027_are_now_open
🔭 ESA ESERO network: https://www.esa.int/esero
🌐 ESA website: https://www.esa.int
📧 ESA internships contact: ESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
