We’re hiring: Traineeship at Public Libraries 2030

Are you curious about how Europe’s 65,000 public libraries can help tackle big societal challenges? Public Libraries 2030 is offering a six-month professional immersion traineeship in our Brussels office.

You’ll join our small team of three and support us across all of PL2030’s work. You’ll get hands-on experience of EU projects, advocacy events and communications, and the chance to take on responsibility quickly. You’ll also follow a structured training plan with a dedicated mentor.

What you’ll do

Depending on your interests and our current priorities, you may work on:

• communications, including social media, our website and our newsletter
• events, workshops and meetings, from content to logistics
• research and funding applications
• administrative and governance tasks, such as preparing meetings, taking minutes and documenting events
• general office support and ad hoc tasks

Who we’re looking for

• Excellent spoken and written English. Another European language is an asset.
• A background in a relevant field, such as communications, European studies, cultural management, political science or information science
• An interest in EU affairs, culture, education or the library sector
• Good writing skills and attention to detail
• Someone proactive, flexible and organised, who can work both independently and in a team
• Familiarity with Canva, WordPress or Mailchimp is a plus

What we offer

• A full-time Convention d’immersion professionnelle under Belgian law
• A gross allowance of around €1,200/month, not subject to taxes or social security contributions
• A daily allowance of €10 per working day
• A contribution to public transport costs
• 20 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Mentoring and a personal training plan
• Real insight into EU projects and advocacy in a friendly, international team

How to apply

Send your CV, cover letter and two references to info@pl2030.eu by Monday 16 November, 12:00 (CET). We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The start date is to be agreed.

Download the full vacancy (PDF)