Overview
The internship is expected to begin in September or October 2026 and will last 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 is looking for a Policy Coordinator to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. We are looking for an engaged candidate with proven analytical and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and results-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for policy, politics and technology and the role of business in society. The position is offered as a 12-month contract.
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.
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
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Political, policy and regulatory analysis: monitor, analyze and report on emerging public policy issues on European sustainability and climate policy with a focus on carbon removals and energy. Coordinate internal stakeholders’ input and actively monitor external discussions on carbon removals.
Project management and event organization: support in coordinating visits from business representatives and preparing materials for 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.
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).
Qualifications
Degree in law, political science, international relations, philosophy, or a related social science.
The base pay for this internship is € 2,200.00 per month. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/interns-corporate-pay.html
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.
