WakeUp Projects is offering a paid, full-time EU Projects Coordinator's Assistant internship in Faro, Portugal, with work also in Portimao and Figueira da Foz. The Erasmus+ traineeship lasts 3 months from 01 February 2027, pays €250-400 per month, and is open to EU/EEA residents only. Applications close on 28 December 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full offer so you can see every detail before you send your CV.
Who Is WakeUp Projects?
WakeUp Projects is a Portuguese educational agency that specialises in supporting the international mobility of students and teachers, mainly KA121 and KA122 VET and school education projects. It is based in the Algarve (Faro and Portimao) and in Coimbra (Figueira da Foz), and the offer is listed under the company name Magic Sinderella Lda in the Education & Training sector.
The agency describes itself as an educational centre that designs and manages Erasmus+ mobility experiences for students and teachers in Faro, Portimao and Figueira da Foz, hosting trainees all year long. You can read more on its website, which is listed in the Links section of this post.
What Does an EU Projects Coordinator's Assistant Do?
The offer lists six responsibilities:
📄 Preparing documents, materials and activities for the clients
🏰 Delivering or assisting during cultural activities and one-day excursions to Portuguese cities
🗂️ Supporting coordinators with administrative tasks
🎤 Carrying out translation and interpreting tasks during trainings
📱 Helping with social media
🏫 Preparing different workshops or giving Portuguese (or English) classes to groups of foreign students or adults at basic level A1/A2
Where Will You Work?
The placement is linked to three locations in Portugal: Faro and Portimao in the Algarve, and Figueira da Foz near Coimbra. The offer lists Faro, Portugal as the main location, and the title names all three places. The internship is a traineeship during studies with a full-time schedule, and the offer also lists partial remote work among the benefits.
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Minimum Requirements for This Internship
Three requirements are listed:
🔤 Mandatory: good knowledge of English and at least one more language (Italian, Portuguese, Polish, French or Spanish)
📜 Bachelor's or Master's degree student or recent graduate who is eligible to perform an internship within the Erasmus+ programme
🙌 Willingness to work with people and move around
Additional Assets That Count in Your Favour
The offer names three extra assets:
🌐 Knowledge of other European languages
🧳 Experience in tourism or delivering classes
💻 Good use of the Microsoft Office package, knowledge of photo-editing programmes or other graphic design programmes
What WakeUp Projects Offers
The "We offer" list in the offer contains six points:
💶 Financial bonus
🏢 Possibility of full employment after the internship
🍽️ Possibility to have free lunches
⏰ Flexible working hours
🚐 Opportunity to take part in free trips to Portuguese cities and in cultural activities and workshops
🔊 Opportunity to practise different languages while being part of a vibrant international team
Position Details: Duration, Schedule and Start Date
The key facts of the placement are:
📅 Expected starting date: 01 February 2027
🕒 Duration: 3 months
🧭 Schedule: Full time
⏱️ Hours per week: 36 hours
📍 Location: Faro, Portugal
🧾 Type: Traineeship (during studies), paid
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
Salary and Benefits: €250-400 per Month
The salary is listed as from 250 to 400 EUR per month. The text of the offer calls this a financial bonus, so the exact amount within the range is not specified in the listing. The benefits listed alongside the salary are:
🎟️ Meal vouchers
🚌 Transportation costs
🏠 Partial remote work
Study Levels and Fields of Study
The traineeship is open to students and recent graduates at two levels:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🎒 Master (EQF 7)
The offer is listed under four fields of study:
🏖️ Travel, tourism and leisure
📚 Literature and linguistics
🏛️ Sociology and cultural studies
💼 Management and administration
Languages You Will Work In
The working languages listed in the offer are English, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Polish and French. The text of the offer also names Italian among the languages accepted as your second language, together with Portuguese, Polish, French and Spanish.
Skills and Tools Expected
The offer lists six expected skills:
💬 Communicating with colleagues and clients
🗓️ Organising, planning and scheduling work and activities
🖥️ Digital literacy, information skills and basic computer use
📝 Documenting, recording and managing information and records
📢 Giving instructions
👥 Working in teams
The tools named in the offer are a computer and Microsoft Office, plus ChatGPT, Canva, CapCut basics, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Workspace.
Who Can Be Hosted: EU/EEA Residents Only
WakeUp Projects is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency. The offer is therefore open to EU/EEA residents only.
A Paid Placement Under the Erasmus+ Traineeship Programme
The offer is a paid traineeship, and its programme is listed as Erasmus+ traineeship. The listing gives the salary as 250 to 400 EUR per month and does not state a separate grant amount. If you want a clear picture of how funded traineeships really work, read our guide before you decide.
How to Apply
All interested candidates are invited to send their CV by email to WakeUp Projects. The offer does not list any other documents, subject line or reference number. The email address is in the Links section of this post. As with every listing, you can read how we verify every opportunity on Youth Works Hub before you reach out, and you can find more offers like this in the Internship category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WakeUp Projects EU Projects Coordinator's Assistant internship?
It is a 3-month, full-time paid traineeship in Faro, Portugal, with work also in Portimao and Figueira da Foz. Interns prepare materials for clients, support coordinators with administration, help with translation and interpreting during trainings, and assist with cultural activities and excursions.
How much does the internship pay?
The salary is listed as 250 to 400 EUR per month. The offer also lists meal vouchers, transportation costs and partial remote work as benefits, and it calls the pay a financial bonus.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The internship lasts 3 months on a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week. The expected starting date is 01 February 2027.
Where does the internship take place?
The main location is Faro, Portugal. WakeUp Projects is based in the Algarve (Faro and Portimao) and in Coimbra (Figueira da Foz), and the offer names Faro, Portimao and Figueira da Foz in its title.
Which languages do I need?
You need good English and at least one more language: Italian, Portuguese, Polish, French or Spanish. Knowledge of other European languages is listed as an additional asset.
Who can apply and what study level is needed?
The offer is for Bachelor's (EQF 6) or Master's (EQF 7) students and recent graduates who are eligible to do an internship within the Erasmus+ programme. It is listed under Travel, tourism and leisure, Literature and linguistics, Sociology and cultural studies, and Management and administration.
Can non-EU citizens apply?
Only candidates who do not require an additional work visa can be hosted, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency. The offer is therefore open to EU/EEA residents only.
What will I do day to day?
You will prepare documents, materials and activities for clients, assist with cultural activities and one-day excursions, support coordinators with administrative tasks, translate and interpret during trainings, help with social media, and prepare workshops or give basic A1/A2 Portuguese or English classes.
What else does WakeUp Projects offer?
The offer lists a financial bonus, the possibility of full employment after the internship, the possibility of free lunches, flexible working hours, free trips to Portuguese cities with cultural activities and workshops, and the chance to practise languages in an international team.
Which programme is the internship under?
The programme is listed as Erasmus+ traineeship, and the placement is a paid traineeship during studies.
How do I apply?
Send your CV by email to WakeUp Projects. The email address is listed in the Links section of this post.
What is the deadline?
The last day to submit an application is 28 December 2026 (Brussels time).
Deadline
⏳ 28 December 2026
Links
📧 Application email (send your CV): wakeupprojectspt@gmail.com
🔗 WakeUp Projects website: https://wakeupprojects.com
👤 Natalia Chojecka Gameiro (Manager) on LinkedIn: https://pt.linkedin.com/in/natalia-chojecka-672394350
