Project Assistant

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the implementation of an EU-funded project while developing in-depth knowledge of EU regional policy, European Territorial Cooperation and youth engagement.

The position is to be filled in September with a contract until 30 June 2028. The salary follows the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD), being under category 8.1, corresponding to a gross monthly salary of approximately 3,486.00 euros (plus the annual special payments provided under the collective agreement).

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should have:

• Excellent communication skills in English (C1 or higher) and at least one additional European language;
• A good understanding of Interreg, Cohesion Policy, and EU youth policies or programmes;
• Experience with volunteering and/or solidarity projects, ideally involving young people;
• Strong interest in European projects and cross-border cooperation;
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work well in a team;
• A proactive, flexible attitude, capable of handling both administrative and logistical tasks independently;
• Empathy, active listening and motivation to support young people in their volunteering experiences;
• Familiarity with digital tools (such as Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, etc.) and a good knowledge of social media trends and campaign management;
• Comfortable appearing in photos and videos for AEBR/IVY’s social media channels;
• A basic understanding of visa procedures is desirable.

How to apply

Send your CV and a motivation letter (both in English, max. 1 page each) to ivy@aebr.eu.

In your motivation letter, please tell us why you believe young people play an important role in Interreg.

Application deadline: 27 August, midnight.

Interviews will be held in the following weeks, either in Berlin or via Zoom.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new colleague to the team!