Events & Communication Internship

Events & Communication Traineeship

Cerame-Unie Aisbl (CU) is the European Ceramic Industry Association . Based in Brussels since 1962, it is the voice of the European Ceramic Industry to the EU institutions. The European ceramic industry accounts for a total annual turnover of €26 billion and generates over 200,000 direct jobs. At the EU level, the industry is involved in policy debates in the fields of environment , health & safety , energy & climate change , construction & sustainability , international trade , internal market , skills , and research & innovation . For more information on Cerame-Unie and the European ceramic industry , please consult our website :

Tasks :

The trainee will gain practical knowledge and a better understanding of the administrative tasks inherent to a European trade union, in particular associated to the planning and logistical organisation of meetings & events, as well as develop communication skills in the context of European affairs related to the numerous policy fields relevant and paramount for the Ceramic Industry :

• Assistance in coordinating, writing, compiling information, editing, layouting and distributing, all sectoral and CU publications (brochures, reports, newsletters, flyers, etc.);
• Updating CU and sectoral Websites;
• Contributing to further develop communication strategies, tools, and activities;
• Developing communication tools for CU and sectoral events / congresses in Brussels and abroad;Updating, preparing, and launching social media campaigns (LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Assistance with all aspects related to the planning and logistical organisation of meetings, webinars, working groups, congresses, and events;
• Assistance to CU Members, managing phone calls, welcoming guests, preparing meeting room & documentation;
• Support in the management of the CU contact database (CRM);
• Administrative support to the CU team, including drafting minutes of meetings.

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Details :

The position is remunerated and available for 6 months with a preferred start on 28 August 2023 (to discuss). If interested, please send your CV and Motivation Letter indicating this reference : “ Events & Communication Traineeship ” to Ms. Inês Ferrão () before 14th of July or to Ms Aurore de Schrevel () from 15th of July and before 6th of August 2023 . Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.