Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) Internship 2019 (Paid)

Deadline: November 26, 2018

Federation of Young European Greens is looking for an intern to support FYEG and the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament in their work. It is a paid full-time internship with flexible working hours.

FYEG is a dynamic, inclusive organisation that unites Young Green activists, Green youth movements and political organisations from all over Europe. It advocates and campaigns for political change, and serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge among Young Green activists.

Internship Details

Duration: This full-time internship is foreseen for a period of 5 months from mid-February 2019 to mid-July 2019 (exact dates to be agreed upon).

Working time: 35 hours/week, flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

The work will consist of:

1. assisting a member of staff of the Greens/EFA group in European Parliament
2. assisting FYEG Office in its daily management and implementation of the FYEG activity plan
3. liaising between the Greens/EFA group and FYEG office. The intern will also be involved in organising FYEG’s events and campaigns. The intern will work under joint supervision of a Group staff member and FYEG’s Secretary General in areas according to their expertise and background.

Remuneration

The intern will receive a monthly allowance of 1300 EUR.

Eligibility

• Student (or recent graduate) with health insurance
• A good knowledge of English (both written and oral), knowledge of other languages would be an advantage
• General knowledge of European politics and a strong interest in Green politics
• Good writing and computer skills
• Availability to travel abroad
• Showing initiative, and the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Commitment to Green values and experience in grassroots activism through involvement or membership in FYEG Member Organisations.

Application

If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter (explaining your motivation and interest in applying for this position) in one single PDF file by email to applications@fyeg.org.

In your motivation letter, please indicate 3 policy areas or topics that you are especially interested in and would like to follow in European Parliament. HERE you can find a list of topics the Greens/EFA Group is working on