Internship – Administrative Assistant

Are you ready to embark on a dynamic internship experience where you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Secretariat and gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment?

Join EFRAG as an administrative assistant intern and be part of our mission to build on and contribute to progress in corporate reporting!

• Location: EFRAG offices, Brussels, Belgium
• Period: 6 months term
• Hours: Full-time (38 hrs/week)
• Allowance: Contribution to living costs, meal tickets + transport allowance

The ideal start date for this position is 30 September 2024. We also welcome applications beyond this date.

Application deadline: 20 September 2024

Selected candidates will be invited to interview at EFRAG’s office (Brussels) in the second half of September 2024.

Responsibilities of the position

EFRAG is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented administrative assistant intern to provide support to our Secretariat and executive team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in administrative operations within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The administrative assistant intern will work under the supervision of EFRAG’s management (the CEO, project directors, team leaders and EFRAG Board Reporting Chairs) and in coordination with EFRAG’s staff.

The role is based at EFRAG’s office in Brussels, and it requires working at least two days in the office.

Main Tasks

• Calendar management:

- Managing executives’ calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings

- Planning and scheduling meetings, including logistical arrangements and agenda preparation

- Coordinating company events and assisting with logistics as needed

• Administrative support:

- Providing administrative support, sending administrative emails

• Screening calls:

- Screening incoming calls and correspondence, addressing queries with appropriate answers

Profile

You must be currently enrolled in a relevant academic program (for administrative secretary, executive assistant) or be a recent graduate. You must have EEA nationality and be based in Brussels during the time of your internship.

Skills

• Strong organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (proficiency in additional languages is preferred)
• Proactiveness and diligence in managing multiple tasks and communicating regularly
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in a professional setting
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and executives
• Exposure to the European and global sector of corporate reporting

Primarily, we offer the chance to become part of a vibrant international team within a rapidly expanding organisation, fostering your professional growth and skill development. We prioritise a healthy work-life balance for our team members, striving to ensure that your experience with us is both fulfilling and enjoyable!

For any questions, please contact Bouchra Tabet (bouchra.tabet@efrag.org) and Diana Morales (diana.morales@efrag.org) or call +32 (0) 2 207 93 00.