The International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) is hiring a Communication Assistant for a traineeship in Brussels of at least six months, starting early 2027. The trainee designs visuals, produces short videos, runs social media and the website, and turns EU housing, energy and climate policy into clear content. UIPI pays a monthly allowance on top of the Erasmus+ traineeship grant from your home university. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy notice and the announcement page to bring every task, requirement and offer into one place.
About UIPI
UIPI is the European voice of private property owners and the largest pan-European non-profit association of homeowners and private landlords. It has been active for over a century and brings together 29 member organisations from 25 countries, representing around 7 million owners and 25 million dwellings across Europe.
Based in Brussels, UIPI's main task is to represent private property owners vis-à-vis the European institutions and to help shape EU policy on housing, energy and climate, and real estate.
The Traineeship at a Glance
🏙️ Location: Brussels, Belgium
⏱️ Length: a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extension
🗓️ Start: early 2027, with the exact start date to be discussed and earlier availability welcome
🎓 Ideal for: students in communication, journalism, marketing, graphic design or related fields who want to build skills in an international environment
What You Get
💶 A monthly allowance from UIPI, on top of the Erasmus+ traineeship grant paid by your home university
🧭 Hands-on experience of EU communication and policymaking, with the possibility of being entrusted with fully operational tasks
🌍 A stimulating experience within an EU umbrella association and a multicultural environment, with the possibility to travel
🔁 A traineeship that can be extended beyond the minimum six months
Design and Visual Content
The trainee will:
🎨 Design social media visuals, infographics, reports and event materials in line with UIPI's visual identity
🎬 Produce short videos and other multimedia content
Social Media and Digital Channels
📱 Plan and publish content on UIPI's social media and monitor engagement
🖥️ Update the website and contribute to the newsletter
Communication Supporting Policy Work
📄 Turn position papers and policy analysis into accessible content, such as summaries, visuals and articles
📰 Support press releases and campaigns around key EU policy moments
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EU-Funded Projects and Events
🇪🇺 Support communication and dissemination in the EU-funded projects UIPI participates in
🎤 Support the promotion of events
Who Can Apply
🎓 Currently enrolled at university (Master's or final-year Bachelor's) in communication, journalism, marketing, graphic design or a related field
🧾 Eligible for a university exchange or traineeship programme, such as an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, through your home university
🇪🇺 EU national or holder of a valid Belgian work permit
🏛️ Strong interest in EU affairs and European policy, in particular housing, climate and real estate policy
🖌️ Solid design skills and a creative mindset, with the ability to turn complex policy content into clear and engaging materials
🧰 Proficient in Canva, social media tools and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with WordPress, Adobe tools or video editing is an asset
🗣️ High proficiency in written and spoken English; additional EU languages are an asset
⚙️ Proactive, independent and highly organised
No Work Experience Required
The posting lists no minimum work experience. If you are unsure how funded traineeships work, our guide to paid internships abroad for students and recent graduates explains how grants and employer allowances fit together.
How to Apply
Send your CV, a motivation letter and a link to your portfolio by email, using the reference "Application – Communication Assistant". You can also download the vacancy notice (PDF) from UIPI's announcement page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the announcement advises not to wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the UIPI Communication Assistant trainee do?
The trainee designs social media visuals, infographics, reports and event materials, produces short videos, plans and publishes social media content, updates the website, contributes to the newsletter, turns policy papers into summaries, visuals and articles, and supports communication in EU-funded projects and events.
How long is the UIPI traineeship?
It lasts a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extension. It starts in early 2027, and the start date is to be discussed. Earlier availability is welcome.
Is the UIPI traineeship paid?
UIPI offers a monthly allowance on top of the Erasmus+ traineeship grant paid by your home university. The posting does not state the amount.
Who is eligible?
Candidates must be enrolled at university (Master's or final-year Bachelor's) in communication, journalism, marketing, graphic design or a related field, be eligible for a university exchange or traineeship programme such as an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, and be an EU national or hold a valid Belgian work permit.
Which skills are needed?
Solid design skills, proficiency in Canva, social media tools and the Microsoft Office Suite, high proficiency in written and spoken English, and a strong interest in EU affairs, especially housing, climate and real estate policy. Experience with WordPress, Adobe tools or video editing and additional EU languages are an asset.
How do I apply?
Send your CV, motivation letter and a link to your portfolio to the application email below, using the reference "Application – Communication Assistant". Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Announcement page: https://uipi.com/join-is-in-brussels-communication-traineeship-at-uipi/
📄 Vacancy notice (PDF): https://uipi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Communication-Assistant-A4.pdf
📧 Application email: office@uipi.com
