- European Heart Network
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Internship/Traineeship
Event & Communications Intern
- European Heart Network
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
- European Heart Network
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
The European Heart Network (EHN) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Event & Communications Intern to join our team from June to December 2025. The intern will support both day-to-day communications activities and the organisation of a high-level conference taking place in November 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in communications, event management, and EU public health policy.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications
Events
YOUR PROFILE:
Education & Experience
Skills & Competencies
Desirable Knowledge & Tools
CONDITIONS:
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Alessandra Boschi, Advocacy and Communication Coordinator, at aboschi@ehnheart.org by 2 May 2025.
The European Heart Network (EHN) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Event & Communications Intern to join our team from June to December 2025. The intern will support both day-to-day communications activities and the organisation of a high-level conference taking place in November 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in communications, event management, and EU public health policy.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications
- Support the implementation of EHN’s communications strategy, including advocacy campaigns around key awareness dates;
- Assist in content creation for newsletter, social media and website;
- Help manage and update EHN’s website (WordPress), Mailchimp mailing lists, and social media channels.
Events
- Support the organisation of EHN’s events, particularly the 2-day November 2025 conference on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including assistance with in-person, hybrid, and online formats;
- Coordinate logistical aspects such as venue selection, catering, audiovisual arrangements, and liaison with external service providers;
- Assist with participant registration, management of attendee databases, and communications with participants before, during, and after the event.
YOUR PROFILE:
Education & Experience
- University degree or relevant background in communications, event management, European studies, or public health;
- Previous experience (including internships or volunteer work) in communications and/or event organisation is an asset;
- Enrolment in a university is not required.
Skills & Competencies
- Interest in EU public health policy and advocacy;
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is strongly preferred, particularly for event logistics;
- Creative mindset and motivation to contribute to a small, dynamic team.
Desirable Knowledge & Tools
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and major social media platforms;
- Experience with participant registration systems or maintaining contact databases (e.g. in Excel, Airtable, or other CRM-type tools);
- Knowledge of EU institutions and the Brussels NGO landscape is an advantage;
- Background or interest in health policy, cardiovascular health, NCD prevention, or commercial determinants of health is a plus.
CONDITIONS:
- The internship is offered under a Convention d’immersion professionnelle (CDP) contract, with standard benefits;
- The position is based in Brussels, with a hybrid work arrangement (teleworking combined with 2–3 days per week in the office);
- The internship will run from 23 June to 23 December 2025;
- Candidates must have the right to work in Belgium.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Alessandra Boschi, Advocacy and Communication Coordinator, at aboschi@ehnheart.org by 2 May 2025.
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