Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the United States – Apply by 14 September

The European Union Delegation to the United States is offering funded traineeships for young graduates across several sections of its Washington, D.C. delegation. The traineeships last up to six months, with a tentative start date set for November 2026, subject to budget availability.

Traineeship positions are available in the following sections:

1. Administration Section (ADMIN): Supports Delegation staff, building, and residences across Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Infrastructure, and Information Technology. Tasks include logistical coordination, maintaining office supplies, supplier and expenditure record keeping, administrative support, and attending meetings.

2. Global Issues and Innovation Section (GIN): Monitors and analyses U.S. political, economic, and regulatory developments in transportation, energy and environment, research and innovation, space, food safety, public health, and consumer protection. Tasks include research, attending Congressional hearings, writing summaries, and supporting outreach activities.

3. Head of Delegation Section (HOD): Supports the Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador in promoting positive transatlantic relations. Tasks focus primarily on State Outreach planning, pre-trip research, briefing assembly, and supporting events hosted at the official EU Residence.

4. Political Section (POL): Follows the transatlantic agenda, foreign, security, and defence policy, counterterrorism, human rights, and U.S. domestic policy/elections. Tasks include attending Congressional hearings and think tank events, researching foreign policy topics, and drafting reports and briefings.

5. Press and Public Diplomacy Section (PPD): Coordinates public outreach, media relations, communications strategy, and cultural diplomacy. Tasks include organizing public diplomacy events, media monitoring, social media content creation, and handling general information requests.

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, possess an excellent command of English, and be available full-time (Monday through Friday). A monthly grant is provided to selected trainees.