Vacancies

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Traineeship at EAEA

EAEA accepts applications for trainees throughout the year. Traineeships can be applied for at the EAEA Brussels office or at the EAEA Communications Unit in Helsinki. Please note that we only accept candidates who are undertaking a traineeship as a mandatory part of an academic or apprenticeship programme. Costs need to be covered by the sending organisation, through a grant (for example, under the Erasmus+ internship mobility programme), or on a self-funded basis. More information on EU mobility grants on the European Commission website.

Traineeship at EAEA Brussels Secretariat

Are you interested in adult learning? Would you like to find out more about advocacy and project work in a European NGO? Join our multicultural office in the heart of Brussels!

The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) is the voice of non-formal adult education in Europe. We are a European NGO with 133 member organisations in 43 countries and we represent more than 60 million learners Europe-wide.

What we offer

As a trainee, you will have the possibility to visit European institutions, to attend European conferences and meetings and to establish contacts with other European associations.

Please note that the costs have to be covered by the sending organisation or by applying for a grant, for example, under an Erasmus+ or Eurodyssey internship mobility programme. As a receiving organisation, EAEA will provide a daily allowance and reimbursement of the daily commute.

Tasks

Supporting the secretariat in communication tasks
Assisting in EAEA projects
Helping in the preparation of events
Collecting best practices in adult learning

Requirements

An excellent command of English and reasonable French is an asset
Very good writing skills
Good IT skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work creatively in a multicultural team

If interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to eaea-office(at)eaea.org

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EAEA Helsinki communications unit

EAEA Communications unit doesn’t have open traineeship placements at the moment. As a trainee or volunteer in the EAEA Communications unit, you will learn communications-related tasks and get to know the Finnish adult education community. Applicants should be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant.

Tasks

Producing communication materials for EAEA according to the applicant’s interests (journalistic writing, visual materials such as brochures and fact sheets)
Contributing to EAEA’s social media channels
Helping with project dissemination tasks
Maintaining the EAEA website

Requirements

Fluent English
Good communication skills
Desire to learn
Interest in adult learning
Ability to work independently
Adaptivity: the ability to work in a foreign culture
Excellent computer skills (mastering Adobe Photoshop and InDesign programs is an asset)
Minimum stay: 3 months (please indicate the preferred starting date in the cover letter)

To apply for an traineeship at EAEA Helsinki office, please send your CV and cover letter to eaea-info[at]eaea.org.

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