Policy Trainee for Culture, Education and Anti-Discrimination (CULT committee) for the Volt Europa delegation in the European Parliament
Volt Europa is looking for a trainee to support our MEP Nela Riehl in her work as Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education.
In her role as Chair, Nela has an important formal and institutional role, in which you will support her. You will contribute, as part of Nela’s cabinet, to the institutional running of a Committee in the European Parliament, collaborating with policy professionals, key stakeholders in the field and political partners from all over Europe. In addition, you will support Nela in her role as Vice-Chair of the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup, as well as in her role as Co-Chair of the Skills and Education Intergroup, collaborating closely with educators, anti-discrimination groups and colleagues working in this field.
In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks in the areas of drafting, research and stakeholder engagement, as well as attending and organising policy relevant events. While a large proportion of this work will be desk work, this position allows you to develop a professional network of political and social actors in the field. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience learning about the role of an MEP, the role of a Committee Chair and the workings of the EU institutions in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
We want to underline that, above all, please apply even if you are wondering if you fit the profile. We value equity of opportunity and do not expect a trainee to arrive with 10 years of working experience.
Responsibilities:
Research and produce briefing notes, speeches, speaking points and explanations of votes for use by Nela and/or the wider Volt EP delegation;
Attend and prepare meeting notes for meetings of the Parliamentary Intergroups and Committee meetings;
Expand and improve Nela’s work as CULT Chair, including researching and adding to an overview of relevant stakeholders in different sectors and organising relevant meetings;
Engage with the stakeholders to ensure civil society perspectives are considered in our policy work;
Support communication colleagues with information on the policy issues under your responsibility;
Help organise events and related outreach activities on relevant topics.
We ask for:
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail;
A proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously;
English language competence at CEFR level C1 or above. The Volt Europa delegation’s working language is English;
Knowledge and passion for European politics, policy issues, and current events, and a commitment to progressive values and principles.
First experiences in civil society engagement or cultural and/or media organisations would be an asset
What we offer:
First-hand experience in the office of a Parliamentary Committee Chair and Volt Europa MEP;
The opportunity to develop your expertise on culture-, education- and anti-discrimination related topics within and outside the EU legislative process;
A purpose-driven work environment, underpinned by our shared commitment to the European project;
A fun, young and international team;
Monthly net salary of €1'638 (highest possible trainee allowance from the European Parliament);
The traineeship is envisioned to run for 6 months
How to apply?
We are excited to read your application! If you are interested, please follow this link and complete the application form by 03.12.2025 23:59.
Interviews and the final decision will be made no later than the 19th of December, with a start date foreseen for mid-February to March.
Unsuccessful candidates will be duly notified.
If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Bechert, the trainee supervisor for CULT: