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About the Role
This internship offers first-hand experience in communications, event management, and organizational administration within an international civil society organization focused on democratic development across Europe and its neighborhood.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to newsletters and press materials.
- Updating websites and assisting with basic content management and database of contacts.
- Supporting social media communication and contributing ideas for new formats.
- Monitoring media coverage and preparing short texts or summaries based on publications.
- Carrying out minor editorial and administrative tasks, including proofreading, basic layout support, meeting protocols, and editing statements.
- Supporting communication and coordination with event and activity participants.
- Assisting with event logistics.
- Providing team support during event days.
- Taking responsibility for small work packages within a project cycle, under supervision.
- Supporting office management in daily business.
- Assisting directors in meetings and conferences.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program in political science, international relations, communications, media studies, European studies, or other relevant field.
- Interest in democratic development, civil society, and/or election observation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and content management systems.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Good command of English and German.
- Knowledge of another European language (Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, or other) is a plus.
- Work permit for Germany or eligibility to intern in Germany.
- Availability for a minimum of 10–12 weeks between September and December 2026.
Skills
- Communications
- Event management
- Organizational administration
- Content management
- Social media communication
- Media monitoring
- Editorial tasks
- Proofreading
- Basic layout support
- Meeting protocols
- Editing statements
- Event logistics
- Microsoft Office
- Content management systems
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- 900 € per month
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic, international organization working on democratic development.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and gain insight into civil society work.
- Work with a diverse, international team in an appreciative and supportive work environment.
- Flat hierarchies and short communication channels.
- Modern loft office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, close to the Landwehrkanal.
About the Company
- The European Exchange ("Europäischer Austausch gGmbH", EA) was founded in Berlin in 2005 and has since been committed to the democratic development of Europe and its neighbourhood.
- EA is committed to pluralism, open societies and respect for human and civil rights throughout our continent.
- The essential prerequisites for these goals are strong political institutions, free elections, and governments controlled by their citizens.
Equal Opportunity
- The European Exchange is an equal opportunity employer.
- We welcome applications regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.