The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is Europe’s largest ICT SME association, representing more than 45,000 small and medium-sized enterprises through its network of national and regional member associations.

As an active participant in EU-funded projects focused on digital innovation, skills, and policy, we are looking for a motivated student to join our team as a Project Management Intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EU project management within a dynamic and international environment.

Applicants can choose between two internship tracks, depending on their interests:

• Sustainability & Cybersecurity – supporting projects and initiatives related to digital sustainability, cybersecurity, resilience, and emerging technologies.
• AI & Skills – supporting projects focused on artificial intelligence, digital skills development, innovation, and technology adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the project management team with research, content development, editing, and project coordination activities;
• Support the planning and delivery of online, hybrid, and in-person events;
• Create and publish content for project websites and social media channels;
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and editing of project deliverables and reports;
• Research and map key stakeholders, initiatives, and policy developments within your chosen internship track;
• Monitor and analyse the relevant European digital ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration and engagement;
• Support outreach and engagement activities with project partners, SMEs, policymakers, and other stakeholders;
• Participate in conferences, workshops, networking events, and stakeholder meetings;
• Provide additional administrative and operational support as required.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills;
• An interest in EU digital policies, innovation, and/or EU-funded projects;
• Strong digital literacy, including familiarity with WordPress (knowledge of CRM systems is considered an advantage);
• Knowledge of another EU language, particularly French, Dutch, or German, is considered an asset;
• A proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, reliability, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in EU project management across all stages of the project lifecycle;
• Valuable insights into European digital policy and the Brussels ecosystem;
• The opportunity to work in a young, international, and collaborative team;
• A positive working environment;
• Access to conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in a university programme and able to undertake a curricular (unpaid) internship and;
• Be eligible to live and work in Belgium (EU Citizens or Belgian student visa holders).

Expected start date: September 2026

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@digitalsme.eu with the subject line “Project Management Internship” and indicate your preferred internship track (Sustainability & Cybersecurity or AI & Skills).

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.