Skills

Communication Mailchimp Monitoring Research Social Media Marketing WordPress

Job Specifications

IMPORTANT! Applicants MUST send their CV and cover letter via email (see below)!

Ecommerce Europe is the united voice of the European Digital Commerce sector, representing the interests of companies selling goods and services online to consumers in Europe. Our mission is to act at EU level by engaging with policymakers to create a better regulatory framework for all e-merchants. Ecommerce Europe is a platform where our members can stay informed, exchange best practices, and define common positions on EU legislation impacting the sector.

We are a young and enthusiastic team looking for a highly motivated person, who is eager to learn and contribute to defending the interests of a very dynamic and growing sector. The selected candidate will support the policy team of Ecommerce Europe through (at least) the following tasks:

Undertake detailed monitoring activities of issues relevant for the digital commerce sector.
Prepare background notes, briefings, reports, take minutes, and write articles for the website on relevant policy issues.
Assist colleagues in their advocacy work, in conducting research and analysis for Ecommerce Europe and its members.
Assist colleagues with stakeholder engagement on behalf of Ecommerce Europe.
Contribute to the development and execution of the public affairs strategy of the association.
Contribute to the organisation of meetings (including webinars) and events.
Support the communications efforts of the association in cooperation with the Marketing and Communication Manager.

Background and qualifications

Graduated (or about to graduate) from a master’s degree in a relevant field such as European studies, Political Science, Law, or other relevant education.
Previous internship experience on digital policy files and within the European Institutions and/or Public Affairs is a strong asset (but not mandatory).
Language skills: excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.). Previous experience in working with Mailchimp, WordPress and various social media channels would be an asset.
Proactive and dynamic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound interest in digital and circular economy policies at European level.

Terms and conditions

The expected starting date is in the first week of March 2026 (exact timing TBD).
The duration of the traineeship is approximately 5 months.
The position is full-time (40h/week).
Our office is located at WeWork, Rue du Commerce 31, Brussels (Belgium).
The traineeship is remunerated at € 1.120 per month and is subject to the conditions of the ‘Convention d’immersion professionnelle / Beroepsinlevingsstage’.
Additional benefits provided: working from home allowance (€ 80 per month paid on top of the remuneration); reimbursement of public transportation costs (e.g., STIB monthly subscription) and contribution to mobile phone subscription (up to € 15 per month paid on top of the remuneration).

Procedure

To apply, please send your CV and one-page cover letter before 28 January 2026 COB explaining why you would be the right candidate for this position to Ms. Anna Lachambre at annalachambre@ecommerce-europe.eu and Ms. Lola Dumont-Roche at loladumontroche@ecommerce-europe.eu
Only applications with “EU Public Affairs Assistant Ecommerce Europe” in the email subject line will be considered. We encourage early applications as candidates will be pre-selected on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Successful candidates to the first round of interviews will then have to fulfil a short, written assignment which will be discussed in a second and final interview.

About the Company

Ecommerce Europe is an association representing more than 150 000 companies selling products and/or services online to consumers in Europe, through its national e-commerce associations. Its mission is to advance the interests of the digital commerce sector in Europe through advocacy, communication and networking. Goals: 1. Enhance the success of the European B2C e-commerce industry; 2. Provide a strong and effective representation of B2C e-commerce industry in Brussels; 3. Advance the interest of B2C e-commerce industry with... Know more