Vacancy: Trainee - Communications & Events

Vacancy: Trainee - Communications & Events

Are you looking for an internship that will help you grow into the world of communications and events?

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Position

We are recruiting a full-time Trainee to join the Communications & Events team. The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine interest in EU affairs, along with a creative and innovative approach to communications.

The trainee will actively support the organisation of in-person and hybrid events and contribute to several flagship initiatives, including the European Money Quiz and the European Money Week. Moreover, the trainee will actively contribute to internal and external communication tasks such as the EBF newsletters. The role also involves supporting the Communications Steering Group and the Financial Literacy Project Group across the federation's membership.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive individual to become a fully integrated member of the Communications & Events team. The successful candidate will contribute to the team's daily activities, including:

• Supporting the implementation of the organisation's communications and events strategy.
• Assisting in the organisation and coordination of events and meetings (logistics, registrations, liaison with attendees, partners, and sponsors, and follow-up).
• Creating and editing content for social media platforms, briefings, meeting minutes, website, SharePoint, and Mailchimp.
• Supporting the planning, reviewing, and testing of website and social media content.
• Conducting press and media monitoring, research, and reporting.
• Draft the EBF's newsletters.

Profile

• Interest in EU affairs and communications.
• Proactive and positive attitude, with a collaborative mindset.
• Academic background in communications, political science, business, marketing, events management, or a related field.
• EU citizenship with the right to work in the EU.
• At least one year of prior professional experience in the field of communications (traineeship/internships count)
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken), with strong drafting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organisational skills; affinity for or experience in event organisation.
• Knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva/Photoshop, and basic video editing is an asset.
• Previous internship experience in an EU/international institution or association is considered an advantage.

Starting date : As of 7 April 2026

Offer

• Paid internship under a Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) for six months
• Meal vouchers and reimbursement of public transportation costs
• Hybrid working arrangement, with the possibility to work from abroad
• Opportunity to contribute to relevant and high-impact projects at the heart of Europe
• Excellent networking opportunities within the EU and financial services community
• Valuable learning experience within a collaborative, young, and international team

At EBF, we aim to provide a well-rounded traineeship experience that goes beyond daily tasks. This includes social events, networking opportunities, team-building activities, and mentorship.

You will benefit from on-the-job training and gain first-hand insight into the banking industry within a dynamic and international environment.

How to apply

Please send your curriculum vitae with a letter of motivation to EBF Recruitment at the following email address: [email protected]

Deadline: 16 March 2026

About EBF:

The European Banking Federation (EBF) is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The federation is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere.

We create a platform for representation and for a constructive exchange of ideas and expertise between banks, regulators, supervisors and other entities that drive the innovation and sustainability of the banking sector. As a team, we learn, work and deliver together in an informal, impact-driven manner.

Disclaimer: Please note that, due to high interest in positions at the EBF, we may not be able to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us before 31 March 2026, you may assume that we will not move your application forward. We really appreciate your interest in working with us and wish you the best of luck in your search. Thank you for your understanding.