Events & Youth Engagement Intern

Location:
Brussels, Belgium Contract type: School/university internship agreement (unpaid) Expected start date: February/March to May 2027 Your place in the organization Within the Communication and Fundraising Department of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Brussels, you will support the implementation of activities related to events, youth engagement, and public communication. You will be part of a dynamic and creative team working closely with colleagues from different departments, volunteers, and external partners. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, event coordination, and communication within an international humanitarian organization. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will support the Events officer as well as the Youth Engagement Officer in a variety of tasks: Event coordination
• Assist with planning and logistics (materials, orders, catering, transport, etc.)
• Support volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and briefing
• Help coordinate events of various sizes (public awareness events, sports events, festivals, exhibitions)
• Provide on-site support during events and ensure smooth logistics
• Manage relationships with participants, partners, and suppliers
• Assist in post-event follow-up (thank-you messages, content sharing, feedback collection)
• Please note that you might have to help out during a weekend if there's an event. Youth Engagement
• Support the creation of engaging content for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, etc.)
• Help organize online events or livestreams (e.g., Twitch) — from planning topics to technical support
• Assist in developing materials for presentations and outreach activities with universities
• Contribute to creative ideas for youth-oriented campaigns and festival activations
• Conduct basic benchmarking and support digital content management PROFILE Education Currently studying communication, marketing, public relations, project/ event management, or a related field. Skills & qualities
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Team spirit and strong interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of social media and digital trends
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset Languages Fluent in Dutch, knowledge of both French and English is an asset. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
• Hands-on experience in event coordination and communication
• A behind-the-scenes look at how large-scale events are managed within an NGO
• Opportunity to collaborate with external partners and communication professionals in Belgium
• Exposure to an international and multilingual work environment
• The chance to develop creativity, problem-solving, and project management skills TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Start date: February/March 2027
• Duration: 3–4 months
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Working hours
At least 4 days a week
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Location:
Brussels (Belgium)
- presence at the Brussels Office is required
• Contract type: School/university internship (unpaid)
- mandatory convention to be provided by the school Administrative

requirements:
Applicants must already reside in Belgium with valid study and residence rights, or in another EU country allowing a temporary stay for an internship in Belgium at their own cost. VALUES AND APPLICATION Adherence to MSF’s core values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment, as well as our behavioral commitments. Deadline for applications: 08/11/2026 To apply: Please send your CV and motivation letter to events@brussels.msf.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.