HOC Living, a premium coliving company in Antwerp, is looking for an HR and Daily Operations Intern for a four-month, full-time Erasmus+ traineeship in Belgium. The role covers resident communication and support, community activities and HR, with an expected start on 28 December 2026 and applications open until 27 December 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing and set out the tasks, requirements, conditions and application steps below.
About HOC Living
HOC is a premium coliving company in Antwerp offering fully furnished homes and rooms for people looking for a comfortable and social place to live. The company works in the real estate sector and cares about more than providing a home: it brings people together through community, events and personal support, creating an environment where residents feel welcome and connected.
HOC's vision is stated as follows: "We believe in a different kind of living, one where home is defined by the people you share it with."
Your Role as HR and Daily Operations Intern
You will be involved in the day-to-day life of HOC and get to experience different sides of the business. The role is varied and hands-on, giving you the opportunity to take responsibility and see how a growing hospitality business operates. You will have the opportunity to help with:
💬 Resident communication and support
🎉 Community activities
👔 Supporting HR
Traineeship at a Glance
The listing gives these formal details:
🏢 Field: Management and administration
📍 Location: Antwerp, Belgium
🎓 Type: Traineeship (during studies), paid traineeship
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
⏱️ Duration: 4 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
🗓️ Expected starting date: 28 December 2026
🔄 Dates: Flexible; internships are available throughout the year and HOC is always hiring
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What HOC Is Looking For
HOC is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and is interested in hospitality, community and the people side of a business. The listing asks for:
🤗 Someone who genuinely enjoys working with people
🏨 Interest in hospitality, community and the people side of a business
🚀 A proactive attitude and comfort with taking initiative
🗂️ Being organised and reliable
🗣️ Good communication skills
😊 A positive attitude
🧭 The ability to work independently
Who Can Apply: Studies, Language and Skills
The listing sets these requirements for applicants:
📚 Level of studies: Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7)
🇬🇧 Working language: English
🤝 Customer relationship management
📣 Responding to complaints and providing customer service
👥 Managing and administering human resources
💻 Using digital tools for collaboration, productivity, and problem solving
Tools You Will Use
The listing names these tools:
🤖 ChatGPT
🎨 Canva
🎬 CapCut basics
🎵 TikTok
📱 YouTube Shorts
📊 Microsoft Excel
📑 Google Sheets
☁️ Google Workspace
What HOC Offers You
HOC offers hands-on experience in community management and HR/People operations, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects. You will work in an international environment, gain insights and grow professionally.
Pay and Benefits
The listing states a salary of €250 per month and describes the position as a paid traineeship. It also includes a note on timing: if you can start in October 2026 or urgently, compensation of 250 euros per month applies; if you start later, the traineeship is unpaid. The expected starting date in the listing is 28 December 2026, so confirm the compensation for your own start date with HOC before you accept.
On top of this, HOC offers 15% discounts on its accommodation (subject to availability). For a closer look at how employer-paid placements differ from grant-funded ones, read our guide to how paid internships abroad really work.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
HOC can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter. If you are coming from outside the EU, all documents are handled by the applicant, and HOC does not provide visa sponsorship. HOC does, however, provide a Learning Agreement and an acceptance letter for your visa application, if needed.
How to Apply
Applications are sent by email to HOC's careers team. The address is listed in the Links section below. Find more placements like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the HR and Daily Operations traineeship at HOC Living?
The traineeship lasts 4 months on a full-time basis of 40 hours per week. The listing gives an expected starting date of 28 December 2026, and states that dates are flexible because HOC offers internships throughout the year.
Who can apply for this traineeship?
The listing is aimed at students on Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7) level studies who work in English. HOC says it can host international candidates and will provide documents such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Is the traineeship paid?
The listing shows a salary of €250 per month and calls the role a paid traineeship. It also notes that the 250 euros per month applies to candidates who can start in October 2026 or urgently, and that a later start is unpaid. Check the terms for your start date with HOC when you apply.
Does HOC Living provide visa sponsorship?
No. HOC does not provide visa sponsorship, and applicants coming from outside the EU handle all documents themselves. HOC does provide a Learning Agreement and an acceptance letter for your visa application, if needed.
Is this an Erasmus+ traineeship?
Yes. The listing names the programme as an Erasmus+ traineeship.
Deadline
⏳ 27 December 2026
Links
🌐 HOC Living website: https://hocliving.eu/en
📧 Application email: careers@houseofco.eu
