Public Libraries 2030 (PL2030) is offering a six-month, full-time professional immersion traineeship in its Brussels office. You join a small team of three and support all of PL2030's work, with a gross allowance of around €1,200 per month. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full vacancy and set out every detail below.
Join a Small Team Working for Europe's Libraries
Are you curious about how Europe's 65,000 public libraries can help tackle big societal challenges? PL2030 offers a six-month professional immersion traineeship in its Brussels office. You support the team of three across all of PL2030's work, get hands-on experience of EU projects, advocacy events and communications, and have the chance to take on responsibility quickly. You also follow a structured training plan with a dedicated mentor.
What You Will Do
Depending on your interests and PL2030's current priorities, you may work on:
📣 Communications, including social media, the website and the newsletter
🎪 Events, workshops and meetings, from content to logistics
🔎 Research and funding applications
🗂️ Administrative and governance tasks, such as preparing meetings, taking minutes and documenting events
🧰 General office support and ad hoc tasks
Who PL2030 Is Looking For
🇬🇧 Excellent spoken and written English; another European language is an asset
🎓 A background in a relevant field, such as communications, European studies, cultural management, political science or information science
🏛️ An interest in EU affairs, culture, education or the library sector
✍️ Good writing skills and attention to detail
🤸 Someone proactive, flexible and organised, who can work both independently and in a team
🎨 Familiarity with Canva, WordPress or Mailchimp is a plus
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What PL2030 Offers
📑 A full-time Convention d'immersion professionnelle under Belgian law
💶 A gross allowance of around €1,200 per month, not subject to taxes or social security contributions
🍽️ A daily allowance of €10 per working day
🚇 A contribution to public transport costs
🏖️ 20 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
📘 Mentoring and a personal training plan
🤝 Real insight into EU projects and advocacy in a friendly, international team
If you are comparing funded placements, our guide to paid internships abroad explains how stipends work.
Application Timeline
PL2030 reviews applications on a rolling basis and encourages you to apply early. The start date is to be agreed.
How to Apply
Send your CV, your cover letter and two references by email, by Monday 16 November, 12:00 (CET). The full vacancy is available as a PDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the PL2030 traineeship?
It is a six-month, full-time professional immersion traineeship in PL2030's Brussels office, under a Convention d'immersion professionnelle under Belgian law. The start date is to be agreed.
How much does the PL2030 traineeship pay?
The traineeship offers a gross allowance of around €1,200 per month, not subject to taxes or social security contributions, plus a daily allowance of €10 per working day and a contribution to public transport costs.
What will I work on during the traineeship?
Depending on your interests and PL2030's priorities, you may work on communications, events and workshops, research and funding applications, administrative and governance tasks, and general office support.
What do I need to send to apply?
Send your CV, cover letter and two references to info@pl2030.eu by Monday 16 November, 12:00 (CET). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Deadline
⏳ 16 November 2026
Links
🔗 Vacancy page: https://publiclibraries2030.eu/news/traineeship-at-public-libraries2030/
📄 Full vacancy (PDF): https://publiclibraries2030.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PL2030-Traineeship-advert-2026.pdf
📧 Application email: info@pl2030.eu
