Government Affairs Internship Opportunities (Event and Business Operations)

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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’s European Government Affairs (EGA) organization is seeking an Event and Business Operations intern to support the team’s daily operations and events. The position is based in Brussels. We are looking for a candidate with an exceptional bias for action, strong organizational and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and result-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for technology. The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of Europe’s technology policy agenda and global competitiveness.

At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree or PhD in Political Science, Law, Business, History, Communications, Marketing, Media or related field
• You must be legally authorised to work in Belgium to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
• Full professional proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong interest in technology policy
• Experience with CRM tools or other hands-on experience with technology platforms is a significant advantage.

The internship is set to begin in July 2025 and will last for a duration of 12 months.

• Events management: coordinate individual events, digital productions, or visits to our facility, which requires handling of logistics, communications with suppliers and other stakeholders;
• Build successful communication as well as maintaining tools and systems (CRM) in support of our event communication efforts;
• Program management: support projects across the organization based on current needs and individual ambition, related for example to our efforts in Diversity & Inclusion, or learning activities for the team;
• Contribute to expanding and maintaining the visitor experience and technology showcases at the Microsoft Center Brussels, demonstrating for example AI, sustainability, or accessibility technologies;
• Budget and compliance operations: support the Operations team with day-to-day program budget management, procurement processes and compliance tasks related to events.