Government Affairs: Events and Operations Internship Opportunities
Administration, Operations
Brussels, Belgium
Events and Operations Internship, European Government Affairs (Brussels)
The internship is set to begin in August or September 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months.
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) team is seeking an Events and Operations intern to support the team’s daily operations and events. The position is based in Brussels. We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational and communications skills, a collaborative, creative and result-oriented mindset, and 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.
Responsibilities
Event management: coordinating all aspects of individual event organization, digital productions, and visits to our facility, requiring detailed handling of logistics and coordination with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Tool ownership: using and maintaining systems (including the events CRM) in support of event organization and internal operational alignment.
Program management: supporting projects across the organization based on current needs and individual ambition, for example learning and development, culture and inclusion, or AI enablement.
Facility experience: contributing to the expansion and maintenance of the visitor experience and technology showcases at the Microsoft office, demonstrating for example AI, sustainability, or accessibility technologies.
Financial operations: support the operations team with day-to-day program budget management, procurement processes and compliance tasks related to events.
Qualifications
- Having a robust interest in technology policy
- Very strong English language skills (advanced or native proficiency) are a requirement. French language skills is a plus.
- Previous experience with CRM tools or other hands-on tool & technology platform skills are a big asset. The position is open to political science, law, business studies, or other relevant degree holders.
- Must be legally authorised to work in Belgium (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.