Membership Recruitment and Relations Trainee

Who we are

DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe.

We stand for a regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. We wish Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world’s best digital talents and technology companies.

Together with our members, we shape the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. Our membership represents over 56,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 137 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 45 national trade associations from across Europe.

Join us, where: your work counts to fuel innovation and impact drives our mission forward. Discover a workplace where your ideas make a difference.

Website: www.digitaleurope.org

Traineeship description

Interested in meeting hundreds of the most influential companies on the planet? Getting keen insights on a wide range of industry sectors transforming digitally? Learning about the hottest digital policy issues debated by international governments? Then you need to apply as we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Membership Recruitment and Relations Trainee

The role will allow you to part of a fun and cool team of international policy professionals growing the membership of DIGITALEUROPE.

We have grown exponentially the past decade with the world’s leading companies in digital and key industries including transport, health, finance, defence, green and energy.

You will be instrumental in maintaining smooth internal operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and enabling business-critical strategic growth. The ideal candidate will take ownership of key administrative functions and support outreach to a growing strategic European vertical pipelines.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Exceptional Organisational Abilities: Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• CRM and Data Management Expertise: Proficiency in CRM systems and reporting processes, with the ability to analyse and optimize workflows for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Outstanding Communication Skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in additional European languages is a plus. You love technology and know how to use the tools.
• Proactive can-do attitude and Solution-Oriented.
• Collaborative Team Player: you enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Passionate about driving continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, impact, and member experience.
• Growth and Learning Enthusiast: Open to feedback and committed to personal and professional growth, with a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve team success.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Sales Outreach and CRM Management

• Support the sales team on systematic and regular outreach initiatives to engage potential members and expand strategic pipelines. Through your research we will train you to be an industry expert.
• Support the planning, preparation, and follow-up for impactful sales meetings with prospects.
• Help us optimise lead databases and CRM systems to ensure seamless lead tracking, timely reporting, and accurate member records.
• Gain insights through developing actionable insights through periodic pipeline reports to drive membership growth strategies.

Event Logistics

• Flagship & Policy-related Events: Ensure key prospects are invited, registered, and engaged through strategic participation in flagship and policy-related events.
• Recruitment Events: Take charge of planning, organizing, and executing recruitment events to drive membership acquisition and engagement.

Membership Processes and Onboarding

• Coordinate and execute critical membership processes, including New Member Applications, Support onboarding, where you will meet heads of public affairs offices and helping to ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders. We promise you will get a good understanding of a wide range of digital policy issues and insights to business strategies and priorities.
• Act as the central point of coordination across teams, ensuring timely follow-ups and successful completion of membership-related tasks.

Resource and Content Management

• Keep all sales materials, presentations, and policy slide decks current and aligned with the latest strategic objectives.
• Help enhance existing materials and design new resources, such as membership offers and vertical pitch brochures, to support member acquisition and engagement.
• Help drive innovation in content creation to ensure a compelling narrative for prospective and current members.

Details of training and supervision

You will join a growing and dynamic team of 80 and will get hands-on training from staff, with regular learning opportunities. Your work will be supervised by a line manager. We work a mixture of office and remote work. Our internship community is over a dozen from all over the world.

Opportunities to practice language skills

The working language is English, but there are plenty of opportunities to practice French and other languages in the multicultural Brussels environment.

Dates and duration

From January 2027 for 12 months (flexible).

Nationality/visa restrictions

Only EU nationals or candidates with the necessary paperwork to work in Belgium will be considered.

Remuneration

Paid traineeship (in addition to any possible funding received from your sending university).

Requirements

• A student enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s programme (typically in EU affairs, politics, international relations or law) or a recent graduate.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in politics and communications.
• You are very organised and timely.
• You are hands-on, motivated, friendly and approachable.
• You have good editing and proofreading skills.
• You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
• You can conduct desk research and contribute information to policy papers.

How to apply

Send your application titled ‘Membership Recruitment and Relations Trainee’ to the attention of Federica Tondo via this link.

Deadline for applications

30 November 2026

Recruitment process

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews to potentially include a task.