Programme Support Intern Events & Advocacy
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Job Summary
Job Purpose
Main Responsibilities
- Event and Advocacy Support: Assist with the organization and logistics of events and outreach activities for the Sofia office including managing event-related communications.
- Social Media and CRM Management: Contribute to managing the programs social media presence assist with maintaining the CRM system and support the network engagement and communication efforts.
- Translation and Administrative Support: Translate documents from English to Bulgarian. Provide general office support assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Sofia coordination team as well as Communications and Advocacy departments and provide flexible support for a variety of tasks ensuring smooth operations and assisting with urgent needs as they arise.
Person Specification
- Current university student (Bachelors or Masters ideally in their last year) in Political Science International Relations Economics Media Studies Social Sciences or a related discipline. University Agreement is required.
- Strong academic background in political science with a focus on international relations EU foreign policy Journalism or economics.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Bulgarian.
Skills and Abilities
- Organizational Skills: Well-organized with the ability to multi-task effectively prioritize responsibilities and maintain attention to detail.
- Proactivity and Flexibility: Proactive self-motivated and flexible able to work both independently and as part of a multinational team.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills with ease in drafting invitations engaging in social interactions and presenting ideas. Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and able to adapt communication styles accordingly.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and experienced in using tools like CRM systems and WordPress.
- Reliability and Quality Focus: Detail-oriented reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work with a positive attitude.
- Teamwork and Management: Capable of managing tasks efficiently prioritizing and multitasking in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal and social skills that contribute to team success.
What we offer
- Full-time Internship Contract (5 months from Feb 2026 to June 2026) with attractive stipend
- Flexible and hybrid working mode
- An exciting environment in an innovative pan-European think-tank
- An open and appreciative culture within the organisation
- High level of personal responsibility
- Committed multicultural and diverse colleagues from across Europe
- A modern workplace in the heart of Sofia
To Apply and Next steps
Please use the apply button to submit your cover letter and CV in English (max. 2 pg. and pdf format) by the21stJanuary 2026
Candidates must be eligible to work in Bulgaria
We aim to keep you posted with the status of your application but due to high volume of applicants we are unable to communicate with all applicants individually. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of closing date please consider you have not been pre-selected.
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About us
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote informed debate about Europes role in the world.
In 2007 ECFRs founders set about creating a pan-European institution that could combine establishment credibility with intellectual insurgency. Today ECFR remains uniquely placed to continue providing a pan-European perspective on some of the biggest strategic challenges and choices Europeans need to confront with a network of offices in seven European capitals over 90 staff from more than 25 different countries and a team of associated researchers in the EU 27 member states. For more information check our website:
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