Internship at CER
based in Brussels

 
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) represent a majority of the railway and infrastructure companies in Europe. The association actively contributes to European rail and transport policy, and is committed to promoting sustainable, competitive, high-quality freight and passenger transport services.
 

We are offering the opportunity to students or recent graduates to get a first experience of the European Parliament and the European Commission through our internship scheme.
The internship is aimed at students or recent graduates with a strong interest in transport policy issues in an international framework, and an adaptable approach to work.
 

CER’s full-time employees come from various European countries, either on long-term secondment from a member railway company, or as a local employee.
 

The nature of the work performed will be dependent on the current CER working programme and resource needs. A ‘mentor’ will be nominated from the CER team to help the intern integrate with colleagues and working conditions.
 
 
Typical tasks could be:
 

•Support CER’s interaction with the Council, European Parliament and Commission
•Provide support compiling CER’s Monitor (our weekly newsletter)
•Undertake research, monitor relevant websites and collect background documents
•Assist with the organisation of events
•Provide logistical support for meetings, briefings, presentations
 
Candidates should have:
 

•A university degree (or be soon to complete one) with relevant knowledge in European affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law or Communication
•Good writing and speaking skills in English, and a very good standard in at least one other major European language
•Organised working style with an ability to meet deadlines, and a pro-active attitude
•Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously
 
This is a full-time internship that is available exclusively to students who need to do an internship in order to obtain their diploma, or to recent graduates who are seeking a first work experience. Its duration will be 6 months.
 

We offer interesting and varied work in a friendly multinational atmosphere, and our interns are quickly involved in many different activities. You will have the possibility to learn and grow your expertise in various fields.
 
We provide a small stipend and reimburse costs.

Positions for Internship at CER are available from September 2012.

 
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit via email a maximum one-page cover letter and two-page CV (in English) to Paule Bollen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it