Location: Brussels – Council of the European Union (GSC)
Duration: 5 to 6 months – starting as soon as possible
Contract: Internship agreement – Full-time (35 hours/week)
Allowance: As per the internship agreement
Context
H-O-P interpreters SRL, the company responsible for the operational management of an interpreting service contract for the General Secretariat of the Council, is recruiting two interns to support its project management team.
Based at the Council of the European Union in Brussels, this internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale language project management while discovering how a leading European institution operates.
Responsibilities
You will join a small, close-knit project team and will be involved in the following activities:
* Project management support:
o Support the project manager in recruiting interpreters for upcoming assignments, based on language combinations and meeting requirements.
o Send purchase orders to interpreters.
o Provide day-to-day follow-up on upcoming/ongoing assignments.
* Logistics support:
o Search for and book flights/trains for interpreters, from their professional base to Brussels, as well as hotel accommodation.
o Monitor the day-to-day schedule of planned assignments and provisionally booked interpreters, track changes and take action accordingly.
Profile
o Currently enrolled (Bachelor's to Master's level) in project management, languages/communication, international relations, business, or a related field.
o Fluent English required (C1 level), written and spoken; French is strongly recommended (internal working language).
o Strong interest in conference interpreting, the European institutional environment and multicultural organisations.
o Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and responsiveness.
o Ability to manage a high volume of emails and specific requests from interpreters.
o Ability to work under pressure and meet very tight deadlines.
o Strong interpersonal skills, service mindset and discretion (institutional environment, confidentiality).
o Proficiency with office tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams or equivalent).
Practical information
o 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00, with a 1-hour lunch break).
o Internship agreement required (please indicate your internship dates and educational institution).
o Location: Brussels – Council of the European Union.
Application
Please send your CV, a cover letter and your internship dates to the following address:
Only applications supported by a tripartite internship agreement will be considered.
Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Work Location: In person