Vacancy: EU Communications & Policy Intern

**Application instructions are at the bottom of this page**

Brief

Climate Change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and the ability to capture, transport and store or utilise carbon dioxide will be crucial to ensure a sustainable, competitive and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy.

The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated EU Policy & Communications Intern to join our Brussels office at this very exciting time in the development of the carbon capture and storage sector.

In Europe, the European Union is progressing on key files across the entire CCUS value chain, including the; Net Zero Industry Act, CO2 transportation infrastructure and markets package, ETS revision and Industrial Accelerator Act. In parallel, several Member States are implementing concrete measures to support CCUS initiatives. The CCSA works closely with European Institutions to ensure these projects progress and to establish a clear plan for a self-sustaining CCUS industry and an EU-wide CO₂ market by the 2030s.

The CCUS industry is global and many of our members are actively developing projects in the power, industrial, hydrogen, fuels and carbon removals sectors all around the world, yet still see Europe as having one of the most conducive environments for successful CCUS projects and clusters.

 

Who are we?

The CCSA is a trade association representing over 100 organisations accelerating the commercial deployment CCUS through advocacy and collaboration. Our ambition is to see CCUS developed and deployed at the pace and scale necessary to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and deliver sustainable growth across regions and nations.

We represent a wide variety of organisations with an interest in the development and deployment of CCUS across many applications to decarbonise heavy industries, power and hydrogen production, and remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. The CCSA team works across two offices, with staff based in Brussels and London.

The role

As a Communications & Policy Intern, you will support the CCSA’s communications and events work, while getting a grasp of the policy developments through direct engagement with the policy team and members.

The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the European Union activities, a strong interest in climate change, and interest in communication and events planning.

Working closely with colleagues across the association, you will contribute to the association’s external activities and support internal alignment across the CCSA. This includes working closely with the external affairs, policy and events teams. As well as working collaboratively with the CCSA UK office in London.

Your key responsibilities:

Communications

• Supporting with the production of digital content, including social media posts and visual assets (Canva)
• Supporting with the organisation of the CCSA Communications & External Affairs (EU) Working Group, where Members convene to discuss external affairs strategies for the months to come

Events

• Supporting the development and delivery of the CCSA events programme through administrative support including:
• Researching and liaising with speakers
• Support of online events (such as webinars) via Zoom
• Helping at in-person events with support as required

Policy

• Supporting policy monitoring and drafting briefings

Essential criteria

• University degree in political science, social science, communications/journalism, environmental economics/sciences or related field
• Good understanding of the working of the institutions of the European Union and the EU policymaking process
• Ability to draft social media content and support events production
• Ability to monitor and analyse key policy and political developments in the EU
• Interest in the support of the organisation of events
• Professional fluency in English, with other European languages as an asset
• Good writing skills and ability to turn technical information into clear content
• A self-starter who is passionate about the climate agenda
• The right to work in Belgium

What we offer:

At the CCSA, we are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer:

• A dynamic and international workplace at the forefront of EU climate and industrial decarbonisation policy.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
• 6-months internship – under the Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP).

Salary package including:

• Net monthly salary of EUR 1,200/month
• Meal vouchers

Hours and Location: This is a full-time role. We operate from the EU-quarter in Brussels with a hybrid policy. This role requires flexibility when it comes to event support and delivery, so there will need to be occasional travel across Europe including occasional evening engagements.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: At CCSA we celebrate diversity as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to lead a new industry. We recognise that multiple perspectives come from many sources including diverse ethnicity, culture, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of people.

To apply:

• Please send a CV and motivation letter (max 2 pages) to info@ccsassociation.org with ‘EU Policy & Comms Intern’ and your name in the email subject by Monday 19 October 2026 at 09:00am CEST.  
• Your motivation letter should briefly outline your interest in the role and the previous academic or work experiences of relevance.
• Interviews are planned to take place after the week commencing 2 November 2026, with appointment expected shortly thereafter.
• CV only applications will not be accepted.