APPLICATION PROCESS CLOSED FOR THE TRAINEESHIP OFFER: 

 

The Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) is a Europe-wide organisation that represents border and cross-border regions, promoting cross-border cooperation.

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AEBR has its headquarters in Gronau and a project office in Berlin, Germany.

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About the traineeship:

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This is a full-time trainee position (39 hours per week), running from late March/early April 2026 to July or August 2026. The position is considered a mandatory traineeship (Pflichtpraktikum) according to German law. A monthly allowance of  €603.00 will be provided. You can work from our project office in Berlin or remotely. The working language is English.

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As a b-solutions trainee, you will gain knowledge and assist in implementing the b-solutions 3.0. Facilitating Cross-border Solutions initiative, which supports public actors at all governance levels in overcoming legal and administrative obstacles to cross-border cooperation in Europe. The b-solutions initiative is promoted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and managed by AEBR.

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Main tasks: 

 

1. Communication and Event support

• Assist in implementing the b-solutions communication and social media strategy, by helping prepare and adapt content for AEBR’s platforms.     

  • Updating the communication calendar

  • Engaging with case representatives for testimonials

  • Drafting news articles for the Commission websites (BFPN, InfoREGIO)

• Support the preparation of posting schedules, including:

  • Drafting simple social media posts and short news items,

  • Preparing visuals using templates (e.g., Canva),

  • Creating basic infographics and selecting appropriate images.

• Help monitor online mentions and reshares related to b-solutions (e.g., from DG REGIO, multipliers, or project partners).

• Support the organisation of b-solutions related events, online or in-person (logistics, communication).

 

2. Research and Capitalisation

• Assist in research activities to identify new or relevant stakeholders, and potential examples of administrative or legal obstacles.

  • Update and maintain internal contact lists and other content databases.

• Support the consolidation and maintenance of the database containing all solutions implemented since the beginning of b-solutions.

  • Supporting the creation of a feedback survey

  • Reaching out to all cases (e-mail and phone calls)

  • Collecting data

• Prepare simple briefing notes on specific cases, themes, or border regions to support capitalisation and dissemination activities.

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3. Publication (if relevant)

• Collect and organise visual material (logos, photos, relevant information) for use in b-solutions publications.

 

Qualifications:

• Master student enrolled in a University;

• Interest, knowledge or previous experience in the field of cross-border cooperation;

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English (at least C1 (cfr. reference)); knowledge of German and/or another European language is desirable;

• Proficient user of MS-Office and graphic design tools (e.g Canva).

 

Skills:

• Experience and/or strong interest in communication, capitalisation and research;

• Accuracy and attention to detail;

• Autonomy and organisational skills;

• Teamwork and flexibility.

 

Why join us?

• You will work with a small but very dynamic and multicultural team in Berlin.

• You will be in contact with actors from across Europe.

• You will enhance your skills in managing European projects.

• You will be involved in an innovative initiative to strengthen cross-border cooperation and integration throughout Europe.

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Contact information and application process:

If you are interested in the traineeship and possess the required qualifications and skills, please send your CV and a motivation letter – both in English and each no longer than one page – to Mariane Bloudeau at the following email address: b-solutions@aebr.eu.

The position is expected to be filled in late March/early April, and applications will close once the target number of candidates is reached.

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Interviews will take place in the week of the 9th March 2026 in the project office in Berlin or via Zoom.

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Looking forward to hearing from you,

 

The AEBR Team

 

 

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