Primary Location: Brunssum, the Netherlands

NATO Body: Headquarter Joint Force Command (HQ JFC) Brunssum

Office(s): Communications Directorate – Military Public Affairs Branch (COMMS MPA)

Schedule: Full-time

Closing date: 23 October 2026

Stipend: € 1477.30 (2026 rate) per month (taxable)

Description:

As an intern in the Communications Directorate – Military Public Affairs Branch (COMMS MPA) at HQ JFC Brunssum, you will be required to provide support and gain valuable experience in an international military press office, supporting the multinational headquarters with its role in providing strategic communication and media relations for the whole of HQ JFCBS.

About the internship:  

During this 6-month programme starting 30 August 2027 until 25 February 2028, you will join the COMMS MPA Branch. The COMMS MPA Branch is looking for an intern to contribute to the development of a communication strategy for engagement with the local community, by use of audience analysis, format creation and defined topics, utilising their own experiences of social media to underpin the future use of this social media platform that will enhance the profile of this HQ to not just the local community but also a younger generation overall.

The ideal candidate must:

1)            Be enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in the field of marketing, Communication, Political Science, History, or similar;

2)             Possess knowledge of international organisations including the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation;

3)             Be able to effectively plan and organize the working time; 

4)             Have the ability to work under pressure.

In addition, we are looking for candidates having the following desirable skills:

1)             Russian or any Baltic State language;

2)             Strong computer skills (e.g. ECDL) including use of Microsoft Office package;

3)            Be dynamic, self-motivated and personable with an ability to work in a team environment with people from diverse backgrounds.

Stipend:

1)             You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate of € 1477.30 (2026 rates), per month based on 37.5 hours internship work hours per week.

2)             We will also compensate you for travel costs to/from university to HQ JFC Brunssum (within set cap rates).

3)             Interns will be entitled to 2 days of leave for each full month (of 37.5 hrs a week) of internship.

How to apply:

1)             Complete the application form in the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) using the following link:

https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/5/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

In the NTAP internship list, please select the HQ JFC Brunssum COMMS MPA internship opportunity and apply.

2)             Add a motivation letter and CV/Resume as mandatory attachments to the application in NTAP. This one-page essay should include your motivation for an internship at NATO / HQ JFC Brunssum, your interests, expectations and objectives.

Please note that only candidates fulfilling all eligibility criteria will be taken into consideration.

Please visit https://jfcbs.nato.int/contact for more information on internship criteria and requirements.