Amazon

Description

Amazon is looking for a smart, ambitious individual to join our EU Public Policy team as intern based in Brussels. If you are someone who enjoys a dynamic environment, pays attention to detail and is able to multitask, Amazon is looking for you! Expect to get involved in supporting new projects and initiatives, helping drive policy and build plans for the future. The role has a very broad scope and will require an individual who is good at communicating across functional teams.

This 6-month internship will provide you with an unforgettable working experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; it will boost your CV and will make you stand out as a candidate in all your future job searches. The internship position is based in Brussels.

Key job responsibilities

• Providing support to our Public Policy team in the monitoring, research and analysis of a broad range of policy issues across the EU.
• Assisting with scheduling and preparing documents for meetings with EU policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the Public Policy team in working with Amazon's business teams to ensure alignment between business and policy goals.
• Assisting in the organization of public policy events.
• Organizing and coordinating knowledge sharing within the team and beyond it.

A day in the life

Your paid 6-month internship includes:

• Mentorship: we care about your career aspirations and strive to assign projects based on your interests. You can learn and be curious with access to unlimited virtual trainings on project management, personal brand, communication skills and many more.
• Get involved: we have with over 13 Amazon Affinity Groups you can join and become an ally to a cause close to your heart (sustainability, diversity, LGBTQ+, mental and/or physical disabilities, local community initiatives, etc.)
• Taking ownership of your career: because when you succeed, we all win.

About the team

Basic Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or Law or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Previous experience or know-how from government affairs, EU institutions, politics or tech policy in fast-paced environment is preferable.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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