Government Affairs Internship Opportunities
Microsoft
Job Description - Coordinator, Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, European Government Affairs
The internship is set to begin in May or June 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months.
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
Microsoft is looking for a Coordinator, Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. We are looking for a high-energy candidate with strong analytical and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and results-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for policy, politics and technology and the role of business in society. The position is offered as a 12-month internship contract.
The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of the European digital and broader policy agenda.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic planning: stakeholder mapping to build relationships with relevant non-institutional stakeholders in identified key priority areas and provide continuous support to the team in building internal strategy and planning to identify engagement opportunities at the national and EU level.
Project management: support in developing new cross-cutting projects in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Research and writing: support campaigning and senior staff with relevant research, by editing documents or developing support materials (e.g., briefing documents, conference support, decks, talking points).
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including within EGA, colleagues in European capitals and headquarters, and leverage European third-party partnerships to support shared advocacy objectives.
Attend relevant external events and provide summaries/analyses.
Support in organization of meetings and events – including working with the EGA Events team and/or external partners.
Support executive engagement and participation in European and international events.
Assist Government Affairs colleagues across Europe.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Degree in law, political science, international relations, philosophy, or a related social science.
Knowledge of European institutions, governance, legislative processes, and networks.
Project management skills. Excellent planning, organizational, networking and communication skills and strong attention to details.
Ability to work well in a changing environment, and to prioritize competing demands on time, while ensuring deadlines are met. Adaptable team player with a positive and friendly mindset.
Keen interest in European and international politics, and technology.
Fluency in written and spoken English; other European languages a plus.
Initial work experience through previous internships in fast-paced environments, experience in public affairs consultancies or EU institutions will be desirable.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.