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The internship is set to begin in March or April 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months. Microsoft is looking for a Sustainability Policy Coordinator to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. The role reports into the Global Sustainability Office led by Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Melanie Nakagawa, but sits in the Brussels European Government Affairs Team. The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of the European digital and broader policy agenda.
Job Responsibility:
Political, policy and regulatory analysis: monitor, analyze and report on emerging public policy issues on European sustainability and climate policy with a focus on AI & energy, datacenter sustainability, energy grids, circular economy and carbon removals
Coordinate internal stakeholders’ input particularly on circular economy and carbon removals
Strategic planning: Stakeholder mapping to build relationships with present and incoming stakeholders in the EU institutions in identified key areas of policy cooperation and provide continuous support to the team in building internal strategy and planning to address and exploit engagement opportunities at the national and EU level
Supporting coordination of high-level political engagements and Microsoft executive level visits
Project management and event organization: support in coordinating executive visits and preparing materials for executives engagement in Brussels
Actively support and coordinate event management in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including European institutions, think tanks, or trade associations
Attend relevant external events and meetings and provide summaries/analyses
Research and writing: support campaigning and senior staff with relevant research, by editing documents or developing support materials (e.g., briefing documents, conference support, decks, talking points)
Requirements:
Work experience through previous internships in fast-paced environments
experience in public affairs consultancies or EU institutions will be preferred
Degree in law, political science, international relations, philosophy, or a related social science
Knowledge of European institutions, governance, legislative processes, and networks
Project management skills
Excellent planning, organizational, networking and communication skills and strong attention to details
Ability to work well in a changing environment, and to prioritise competing demands on time, while ensuring deadlines are met
Adaptable team-player with a positive and friendly mindset
Keen interest in European and international politics, sustainability and technology