Internship - Electrification

Job Description

WindEurope is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind energy across Europe. We have over 600 members from across the whole value chain of wind energy.

We are looking for an Intern to strengthen our Energy System Integration Team. You will support our work by monitoring, collecting and reporting on electrification, contributing to the development of WindEurope's policy positions, and supporting the coordination of Working Group activities. You will report to the Senior Advisor for Electrification and Renewable Hydrogen.

WindEurope is a team of passionate people from all over the globe coming together to make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of wind and renewable energy. We are based in Brussels, Belgium, working 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home to support work-life balance.

WindEurope's culture is built around transparency, wellbeing and inclusion. These values are actively embedded in our policies. We encourage a proactive learning mindset, ownership of tasks, open feedback and continuous improvement. Weekly 1-to-1s, an open feedback culture and access to internal and external training are part of our DNA.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Policy monitoring and research: Track and summarise EU and national policy developments related to electrification and industrial decarbonisation.
• Advocacy support: Contribute to briefings, summaries, presentations and background notes supporting WindEurope's engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Working Group support: Assist in coordinating the activities of the Working Group Electrification.
• Events, meetings and stakeholder engagement: Support the organisation of workshops, webinars and advocacy meetings on electrification and system integration, and assist with WindEurope's participation in stakeholder platforms and collaboration with external partners.

Mindset and skills qualifications

Mindset

• Ability to work well within and across teams.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn about EU energy and climate policy.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and when presenting.
• Positive, proactive and organised mindset.

Experience

• Master's degree in political science, energy policy, economics, engineering or related field.
• Previous exposure to EU energy or industrial policy, renewables or electrification is a plus.

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Languages

• Very good level of English (written and spoken)
• Any other EU language is a plus.

Offer

• Remunerated internship with meal vouchers & reimbursement of public transport.
• Multicultural/Open-minded and stimulating environment
• Hybrid work arrangement (2 days per week from home).

WindEurope is an equal opportunity employer.

The recruitment process is made of a first exchange on the phone followed by an (in person or online) interview with the manager and HR.