European Movement Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation that works to make the connection between Irish people and the EU. Though a variety of education and advocacy programmes, we campaign for every Irish person to get involved in the European Union and by doing so, help shape it.  
Over the last number of years, European Movement Ireland has developed a highly successful stage programme, where recent graduates undertake a four to six month placement in our offices at 6 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.  This unpaid position requires a minimum commitment of four months, from May to August. Starting dates are flexible to suit summer exam schedules.
Working as part of a team, successful candidates will be offered the following opportunities:

• Assignment of individual project work, working to a high level of own responsibility and initiative

• Opportunities for practical research, event management and direct stakeholder engagement 

• Learn about the EU in greater detail 

• Development of highly transferable office skills 

• First-hand engagement with the Irish legislative system, current issues and influential figures 

• Monthly training courses in both practical office skills and relevant issue-specific tutorials 

• Direct experience with key players in the public affairs sector 

• Career development advice and mentoring

• Subsidised travel

European Movement Ireland is now accepting applications for our summer stagiaire programme. Deadline for applications is Friday 23 April 2010.

The suitable candidate should have the following:

• Third-level degree in a field suitable to the organisation e.g. European Studies, Law, Politics 

• Ability to work as part of a team, in a busy office 

• Good research skills, both online, oral and written 

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook 

• Good basic knowledge of the European Union is required

If interested in this position please email Andrea Pappin, Executive Director with your CV at andrea(at)europeanmovement.ie along with a brief email outlining why you are interested in our stage programme by close of business Friday 23 April 2010.
If you would like any further information, please contact our office at +353 1 662 5815 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about this programme.
Please note, this is the last intake on our stage programme that will qualify for entry into our Estonian exchange process this Autumn.
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