Intern – Membership

Position description

WindEurope is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Membership Team as an Intern. The Membership Intern will be part of a team of 4, reporting directly to the Senior Membership Officer, this role is a unique opportunity to support Europe’s renewable energy transition in one of the largest trade associations in Brussels with 85 staff and over 600 members.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Membership officers by ensuring that new members are engaged in relevant activities and initiatives and receive ongoing support after they have joined the association;
• Support with database updates (processing of new memberships, contact details, etc.) in the Customer Relationship Management tool (Microsoft CRM) and the preparation of membership invoices;
• Support in addressing member queries and actively promote association activities;
• Support the team with its participation in trade fairs and exhibitions. Ready to travel abroad within Europe, occasionally working outside normal working hours by attending morning and evening receptions.

Qualifications

• An outgoing personality with a passion for building and nurturing relationships;
• Team player, concerned more about the team and association reaching its goals than yourself;
• Computer literate: Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Comfortable learning new software;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and when presenting;
• Good analytical skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Hunger for learning new skills and knowledge;
• Knowledge of wind energy a plus.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree though Master’s is preferred, ideally within the fields of business, marketing, energy or psychology. Those still studying and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree are also encouraged to apply if they are able to commit to the full 6 months;
• Strong interest in renewable energy and/or energy policy and public affairs is an asset.

Languages:

• English (fluent written and verbal) is mandatory. Other languages are an asset.

Offer:

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

This position is also open to individuals with disabilities.

Deadline to apply is 3 October 2024.
Note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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