Project & Communications Intern

📍 Women4Cyber Foundation | Brussels (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about women's empowerment, storytelling, project management, and creating meaningful impact? Would you like to gain hands-on experience within a European organisation working to increase diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity?

Women4Cyber Foundation is looking for a motivated Project & Communications Intern to support the Women4Cyber Mentorship Programme, one of our flagship initiatives connecting aspiring and experienced cybersecurity professionals across Europe.

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🟣 Position Details

📌 Position: Project & Communications Intern

🏢 Organisation: Women4Cyber Foundation

📍 Location: Avenue des Arts 46, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium

🏠 Working Format: Hybrid (primarily on-site, with up to 2 remote working days per week)

📅 Duration: 3 to 6 months (6 months preferred)

⏰ Start Date: July/August 2026

💼 Compensation: ⚠️ DISCLAIMER : This internship is unpaid but can be supported through Erasmus+ funding or undertaken as part of a university-accredited internship for academic credit. We are happy to provide any documentation required by your university or Erasmus+ office to facilitate the process. Unfortunately, we cannot host unpaid or self-funded internships outside of these frameworks. ⚠️

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🟣 Eligibility Requirements

This internship is available exclusively to students who:

✅ Are eligible for Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, or another recognised university-funded mobility programme

OR

✅ Are completing the internship as part of a university programme for academic credit

Applicants must also:

✅ Have the legal right to live and work within the European Union during the internship period

✅ Be able to provide proof of eligibility (learning agreement, nomination letter, university confirmation, etc.)

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🟣 Who We're Looking For

🎓 Students or recent graduates in:

• Communications • Project Management • International Relations • Political Science • Social Sciences • Marketing • European Studies • Business Administration • Or related fields

⭐ The ideal candidate is:

✅ A strong communicator with excellent English skills

✅ Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented

✅ Interested in diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and/or cybersecurity

✅ Comfortable working in an international environment

✅ Experience with the following is considered a plus:

• Canva • WordPress • Microsoft Office • Microsoft Teams • Eventbrite • Social Media Platforms • Project Management and Collaboration Tools

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🟣 What You'll Do

As a Project & Communications Intern, you will work closely with the Project Manager and contribute to the daily operations and development of the Women4Cyber Mentorship Programme.

• Day-to-day communication with mentors and mentees (email support, FAQs, follow-ups) 
• Building narrative around the programme: collecting and curating success stories, testimonials, and highlights
• Event coordination: helping organise webinars, workshops, and networking events for our mentorship community
• Supporting programme administration (tracking participation, compiling content, updating documents)
• Contributing to the visual identity and communication assets of the programme (working with the Comms team)

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🟣 How to Apply

📧 Send us: Your CV + A short cover letter explaining your interest in the internship o this email address email: mentorship[at]women4cyber.eu Please address your application to: Saskia Brugman, Operational Coordinator and Manel Jabri, Project Manager with the following subject Line: Application – Project & Communications Intern – [Your Name]

⏳ Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 at 23:59 CET

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Inclusivity Statement

Women4Cyber Foundation welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. We are looking for people who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a positive impact through their work.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting our mission and developing your skills in a European and international environment, we would love to hear from you.

🟣 Eligibility Requirements

This internship is available exclusively to students who:

✅ Are eligible for Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, or another recognised university-funded mobility programme

OR

✅ Are completing the internship as part of a university programme for academic credit

Applicants must also:

✅ Have the legal right to live and work within the European Union during the internship period

✅ Be able to provide proof of eligibility (learning agreement, nomination letter, university confirmation, etc.)

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🟣 Who We're Looking For

🎓 Students or recent graduates in:

• Communications • Project Management • International Relations • Political Science • Social Sciences • Marketing • European Studies • Business Administration • Or related fields

⭐ The ideal candidate is:

✅ A strong communicator with excellent English skills

✅ Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented

✅ Interested in diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and/or cybersecurity

✅ Comfortable working in an international environment

✅ Experience with the following is considered a plus:

• Canva • WordPress • Microsoft Office • Microsoft Teams • Eventbrite • Social Media Platforms • Project Management and Collaboration Tools

💼 Compensation: ⚠️ DISCLAIMER : This internship is unpaid but can be supported through Erasmus+ funding or undertaken as part of a university-accredited internship for academic credit. We are happy to provide any documentation required by your university or Erasmus+ office to facilitate the process. Unfortunately, we cannot host unpaid or self-funded internships outside of these frameworks. ⚠️

This internship is available exclusively to students who:

✅ Are eligible for Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, or another recognised university-funded mobility programme

OR

✅ Are completing the internship as part of a university programme for academic credit

Applicants must also:

✅ Have the legal right to live and work within the European Union during the internship period

✅ Be able to provide proof of eligibility (learning agreement, nomination letter, university confirmation, etc.)