VACANCY: Communications Intern (CIP Internship)
Start date: May 2026
Contract duration: 6 months (CIP Internship), with a possibility of a 6-month extension
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Application deadline: 15 April 2026
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Recycling Europe (formerly EuRIC) is looking for a Communications Intern to support its communications team and gain hands-on experience in event organisation, media, and stakeholder engagement.
Please note that candidates must be eligible for a Convention D’immersion Professionnelle (CIP).
Recycling Europe is the voice of Europe’s recycling industry, including 80 national federations and companies across 24 EU & EFTA countries. From metals and paper to plastics, packaging, textiles, tyres, ships, ELVs, construction & demolition waste and WEEE, our members transform waste into resources—powering Europe’s circular economy, ensuring resource autonomy, and boosting competitiveness and sustainable industrialisation across the continent.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will report to Senior Communications Advisor and play a proactive role in Recycling Europe’s team in policy tasks related to communications, events organisation, partnerships growth and EU-funded projects.
What you’ll do
- Supporting the drafting, editing, and planning of communication materials (newsletters, social media content, presentations)
- Supporting communication and dissemination activities of Recycling Europe’s EU-funded projects (project website updates, factsheets, visual materials)
- Contribute to event organisation and communication (agendas, invitations, communication materials, follow-up, managing event databases, participant registrations and mailings)
- Track and monitor Recycling Europe’s partnerships and collaboration agreements, and provide follow-up communication
The role offers a progressive learning curve with increasing autonomy and responsibility.
The working language within the organisation is English.
Desired candidate profile
- Relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree. Specific studies in European affairs and/or environmental topics are an asset;
- Excellent command of English (written and oral); knowledge of other European languages would be a strong advantage;
- High level of IT literacy including Google Docs, MS Office, Google presentations, spreadsheets, databases, web-meeting platforms;
- An eye for design, and good use of social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, Bsky), graphic design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Canva), and Content Management Systems (WordPress)
What we offer:
- CIP contract of 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension
- A monthly remuneration of 1,300 EUR
- Flexible working arrangements (teleworking up to 2 days per week)
- A training framework and supervision
- Office equipment including a laptop, work phone with mobile subscription,
The position is offered under a Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP). The trainee receives a monthly allowance in accordance with CIP rules. No additional employee benefits apply.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence and work permit. To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to info@recyclingeurope.org and include “Communications Intern_Your Name” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are open until 15 April.
Interview process
- Selected candidates will have a first interview via video call with the Senior Communications Advisor and the Secretary General.
- An online test will be sent to the selected applications (that test is eliminatory).
- A final call will be arranged for the shortlisted candidates with the Secretary General.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Due to the high number of applications, please note that only the selected candidates will be notified for further process and interview. If you have not heard from us by 17 April, please consider that your application has not been selected on this occasion.
