EU Public Affairs Internship
(September 2026 – February 2027)
About us
HOTREC is the leading European association representing Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Cafés, and similar establishments. We advocate for the hospitality sector in Europe, driving policy change on key issues such as digitalisation, sustainability, food, social affairs and tourism. Based in Brussels, the HOTREC secretariat brings together 47 national associations across 36 countries. Our mission is to represent the hospitality sector’s interests to the EU institutions and promote knowledge sharing and best practices among our members.
The role
We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our team and support HOTREC’s EU advocacy efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in European policy-making and hospitality sector issues.
Your responsibilities
- Monitor EU legislative proposals impacting the hospitality sector
- Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies
- Support internal and external meetings and events
- Draft briefings and reports on meetings and events
- Assist in managing EU-funded projects
- Communications support: media monitoring, website updates, social media, presentations
What we’re looking for
- A university degree
- Familiarity with European politics and policies
- Good understanding of the European Union and its institutions and processes
- Be enthusiastic, eager to learn, with a proactive attitude and strong attention to detail
- Good communicator, both written and oral
- Excellent level of English, knowledge of other European languages is a plus
What we offer
- A 6-month, full-time internship starting in September 2026
- A chance to work in a dynamic, European environment in Brussels for a vibrant industry
- A paid internship under Belgian “Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle”
How to apply
- Please send your CV and cover letter to Jasper Dober ([email protected]) by Wednesday 17 June 2026 mentioning “Internship 2026” in the email subject line.
- In the body of the email, please copy in: “I hereby consent that my personal data is processed by HOTREC for recruitment purposes”.
Don’t miss the chance to kickstart your career in European policy and hospitality!