top of page

Are you passionate about digital activism and progressive causes? Do you want to learn how to build the capacity of progressives in Europe through knowledge sharing and education? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Academy Intern at the European Center for Digital Action.

​

The European Center for Digital Action (ECDA) works with progressive political parties, trade unions and civil society organizations. Our mission is to build progressive majorities across Europe by equipping progressives with the tools, strategies and skills they need — from digital organizing and small-donor fundraising to cutting-edge technology and campaign tactics. We work with progressives to grow communities, engage supporters and mobilize for social and political change.

 

​We offer practical support: resources, training, expert advice, and access to the best technology. We also create space to share learning, showcase best practices, and connect across borders — so that together, progressives can increase their impact across Europe.

Position: Academy Internship at the European Center for Digital Action 

Start date: 1 October 2026

Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Type: 20 hours a week; 3-month duration

Location: Remote with working hours in the CET time zone

 

Link to apply for the Academy Internship here.

Key Responsibilities

As an Academy Intern, you will support the team responsible for ECDA’s Toolbox, a resource hub for progressives as well as our trainings and workshops.  The role is a good opportunity for anyone no matter your age or profile who are looking to build a career in progressive politics, movement building and campaigning.  

 

Tasks:

 

  • Provide day-to-day support for our training program

    • Responding to participants’ questions and providing them with materials and answers.

    • Sending out reminders to participants with homework, training materials and their readings.

    • Tracking new participant registrations and welcoming them to the course. 

    • Providing moderation support during our online trainings, including managing the chat, Q&A box and breakout rooms.

    • Produce and present reports for internal teams, including survey evaluations and reports on our trainings.

 

  • Support with the research of Toolbox resources

    • Desktop research and interviews with practitioners on campaigning topics and case studies such as email writing, social media, digital organizing, strategy and more. See our Toolbox for more of the type of resources we produce.

    • Editing support for presentations, blog articles and case studies.

    • Proof reading and copy editing of our materials. 

Your profile

  • Remote working: Comfortable and efficient when working remotely.

  • Progressive political interests: Interested and active in progressive politics, digital organizing, social media, or canvassing with a political party, trade union and/or NGOs.

  • Adult learning & capacity building: An interest in adult learning & knowledge sharing as a means for building the capacity of progressives.

  • Skills: Strong written and verbal communication. Excellent time management skills.

  • Digital skills: Experience with or ability to become familiar with Zoom, ActionNetwork, Canva, Vimeo and Google Suite.

  • Curious: Eager to learn new skills, both soft and hard, and finding innovative solutions to challenges as that arise.

  • English language: An excellent level of English, both written and spoken. This is our primary working language, both internally and for the content we produce.

 

Nice to have:

 

  • Fluency in another European language is a strong advantage (particularly German, Spanish, Italian or French).

  • Experience of working or volunteering in a political party

  • Experience with any CRMs (We use ActionNetwork) or LMS (learning management systems).

What we offer

  • Inclusive environment: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and origins. 

  • Flexibility: Possibility to work 100% remotely within a flexible and trusting team culture.

  • Learning opportunities: Learn about the ins and outs of progressive political campaigning in contemporary politics through the activities involving our experienced global team and wider network of experts. 

  • Professional development: As an intern, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your professional capacities. 

  • Compensation:  Based on location, connected to the median salary index.

How to apply

  • If this sounds like a good match for you, fill in the application here.

  • Applications will be accepted until 20 September 2026 at 18:00 CET

  • Interviews will be held the week of 21 September. Interviews will be scheduled for 30 - 45min.

  • The final selection will be made on 25 September.

  • We hope to provide direct and personal feedback to all applicants. In the case that the volume of applications overwhelms us, the first round of rejection emails will be automated. We thank you for your understanding. 

  • We are also accepting applications for a Communication Internship. If you are applying for both, please be clear which is your preference in the application.

bottom of page