ποΈ Duration: September 1, 2025 β February 27, 2026
π Schedule: Full-time, 38 hours/week (7h36 per day)
π Location: Avenue des Arts 7-8, 1210 Brussels, Belgium
Energy Cities empowers cities and citizens to shape and transition to future proof cities.
We showcase concrete alternatives deployed by cities, we advocate to change political and economic governance at all levels, and we foster a wide cultural change leading to a futureproofed society. Energy Citiesβ community is composed by local leaders of thousands of cities in 30 European countries.
We believe that the energy transition is about more than renewable energy or great technologies: It is about a wise use of resources while strengthening local participation and well-being in a democratic Europe.
Energy Cities team is governed according to holacratic principles. Holacracy is a method of organizational governance based on decentralized management. Holacracy relies on collective intelligence and avoid having the organization under the influence of personal feelings or tempers of top managers.
As an intern, you will be an integral part of our team and youβll be immersed in the day-to-day work of our communications and policy team. You will support the creation, launch, and dissemination of a campaign focused on community energyβfrom idea to execution.
You will help transform complex EU policy topics into engaging, accessible content, and contribute to relationship-building with media, partners, and stakeholders.
Youβll gain practical experience in:
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive intern with a keen interest in communication, EU policies, sustainability, and local governance β paired with strong writing skills and a natural ability to build connections with people.
You have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written, and are either already familiar with or eager to learn digital tools for content creation (e.g. for social media, visual design, or campaign development).
It is bonus if you bring:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities who are eligible:
If you are receiving unemployment benefits, contact Actiris to obtain authorization to obtain CIP eligibility.
If you receive integration income, social assistance or financial assistance from the CPAS, contact them directly to find out how an immersion agreement will affect your situation and the amount of your social benefits.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the implementation of the professional immersion agreement is subject to prior approval by the relevant Belgian authorities. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible in the event that the contract cannot be signed due to a lack of such approval.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter in English by completing the form below.
Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis and due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates β regardless of racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.