We are seeking a highly motivated Press & Policy Communications Intern to join SolarPower Europe’s Communications team from March 2026. This internship will provide an opportunity to learn about how policy communications and media engagement works in Brussels, as well as the main policy priorities for the energy transition and solar.
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Deadline: 27 February 2026
Contact: recruitment@solarpowereurope.org
SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe’s aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns.
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Press and Policy Communications, the role will support the association’s press and policy communications activities:
· Support on monitoring and evaluating media coverage
· Support on creation of communications material including press materials
and social media posts
· Support on direct media engagement
· Support on policy communication campaigns, including the drafting of social media material and blog posts
Profile
The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:
· The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:
· Strong verbal, written, organisation and presentation skills
· Enthusiastic to work as part of a dynamic and passionate team
· Fluency in English. Fluency in at least one other EU language would be an advantage.
· Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with real impact on Europe’s energy and climate goals
Our offer
· A CIP Belgian internship contract;
· Benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work from home allowance, and lunch vouchers.
Solar for All
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.
Application
A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org until Friday 27 February 2026 quoting “Press & Policy Communications Intern” in the subject line.
Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.