Internships - Project Management

The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is Europe’s largest ICT SME association, representing more than 45,000 small and medium\-sized enterprises through its network of national and regional member associations.

As an active participant in EU\-funded projects focused on digital innovation, skills, and policy, we are looking for a motivated student to join our team as a Project Management Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands\-on experience in EU project management within a dynamic and international environment.

Applicants can choose between two internship tracks, depending on their interests:

Sustainability \& Cybersecurity – supporting projects and initiatives related to digital sustainability, cybersecurity, resilience, and emerging technologies.
AI \& Skills – supporting projects focused on artificial intelligence, digital skills development, innovation, and technology adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the project management team with research, content development, editing, and project coordination activities;
Support the planning and delivery of online, hybrid, and in\-person events;
Create and publish content for project websites and social media channels;
Contribute to the preparation, review, and editing of project deliverables and reports;
Research and map key stakeholders, initiatives, and policy developments within your chosen internship track;
Monitor and analyse the relevant European digital ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration and engagement;
Support outreach and engagement activities with project partners, SMEs, policymakers, and other stakeholders;
Participate in conferences, workshops, networking events, and stakeholder meetings;
Provide additional administrative and operational support as required.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who have:

Excellent written and spoken English skills;
An interest in EU digital policies, innovation, and/or EU\-funded projects;
Strong digital literacy, including familiarity with WordPress (knowledge of CRM systems is considered an advantage);
Knowledge of another EU language, particularly French, Dutch, or German, is considered an asset;
A proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, reliability, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

What We Offer

Hands\-on experience in EU project management across all stages of the project lifecycle;
Valuable insights into European digital policy and the Brussels ecosystem;
The opportunity to work in a young, international, and collaborative team;
A positive working environment;
Access to conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be currently enrolled in a university programme and able to undertake a curricular (unpaid) internship and;
Be eligible to live and work in Belgium (EU Citizens or Belgian student visa holders).

Expected start date: September 2026

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@digitalsme.eu with the subject line “Project Management Internship” and indicate your preferred internship track (Sustainability \& Cybersecurity or AI \& Skills).

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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