Positive Money is a think tank and campaign organisation working to reimagine our money and banking system for the wellbeing of people, communities and the planet. We have offices in London and Brussels, and are part of a growing movement for economic systems change. We collaborate with policymakers, the public and economists around the world to redesign our economic system for social justice and a liveable planet.
We are recruiting for a Policy Intern to support our advocacy efforts to reform the money and baking system. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy within the context of economic reform. You will report to the Head Policy and focus on supporting our work with the European Central Bank (ECB) and the engagement with EU policymakers.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development of policy briefs and position papers, blogs, and other advocacy materials
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to our mission, with a focus on the political debate around the ECB’s climate action, digital euro and sustainable finance
- Support outreach efforts to build relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, other NGOs, ECB and NCB officials
- Assist in the preparation of meetings, events and presentations for public speaking engagements
- Provide general administrative support to the policy team, including scheduling meetings, managing documentation, and maintaining databases
Person Specification
- Commitment to Positive Money’s mission and commitment to learning about our culture (see our values and principles of work), including our anti-oppression work
- Knowledge of EU regulatory and political landscape
- Willingness to learn about the EU monetary policy and financial system
- Desire to develop skills across policy, campaigns, and public affairs
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, completing tasks in line with priorities and timelines set by the Head of Policy, while collaborating with the team
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; an additional European language is a plus
- Previous internship experience is a plus
Terms and Conditions
- Contract: 6 months (Contrat d’Immersion Professionnel)
- Remuneration: €1,200/month
- €55/month for transportation costs
- Meal vouchers (€8 per worked day)
- DKV insurance (ambulatory and hospitalisation)
- Location: Flexible between working in our Brussels office (Square Ambiorix 10, 1000, Brussels) and working from home in Belgium
- Hours: ideally full time but we can be flexible for the right candidate
- Start Date: beginning of April 2026
How to Apply
Please complete the application form by February 10th 2026.
We will contact shortlisted candidates shortly after the deadline to invite them to complete a short written assessment and an interview.
Positive Money is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, size, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or genetic information. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organisation. We strongly encourage people of the global majority, especially Black and Asian folks, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons living with disabilities, women, non-binary individuals, and people of various socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position.
We are committed to making our hiring process as accessible as possible. To request a special arrangement, please let us know in your application or email Ines at ines.lili@positivemoney.eu
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and aim to dismantle oppression in all areas of our work. If you have any questions or considerations you would like us to accommodate in the recruitment process, please email Laura, our Head of Policy, at laura.casonato@positivemoney.eu.We invite anyone who is interested to apply, regardless of background, experience, or credentials. We aim to select candidates based on performance in our selection process and actively try to minimise the influence of our biases. There is no perfect candidate, so if you can picture yourself thriving in this role, we’d love to receive an application from you.
