City Partnership Intern

Application deadline: 23 March 2026 at 17:00 (Barcelona time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge.

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.

Join our team and be part of the change!

Be part of a team where:

The City Partnerships Intern supports the City Partnerships team in strengthening engagement with public authorities across Europe and enhancing their participation in EIT Urban Mobility programmes. 

The selected candidate will contribute to city insight development, ecosystem intelligence, partner coordination, innovation matchmaking preparation and knowledge management. 

This role offers hands-on exposure to European innovation ecosystems, public sector engagement and urban mobility funding mechanisms. It is designed for candidates seeking responsibilities in analysis, coordination and stakeholder engagement within a European context. 

Join our team and be part of the change. 

Main responsibilities:

• Support structured public authority intelligence by mapping strategic priorities across Europe, researching city policies and programmes, and ensuring effective knowledge management. 


• Support city participation in innovation programmes (e.g. Strategic Innovation Call, RAPTOR, City Observer Group) and facilitate matchmaking with EIT Urban Mobility-supported start-ups and SMEs. 


• Assist in coordinating city involvement in events (e.g. Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress) and initiatives (e.g. City Club), prepare knowledge-sharing materials, and support community engagement activities. 


• Contribute to city impact stories and presentation materials to strengthen the visibility of projects, peer to peer learning, and strategic outcomes. 


• Assist in delivering citizen engagement and training activities, including coordination, outreach, evaluation and communication. 


• Contribute to broader City Partnerships team activities and support the implementation of EIT Urban Mobility’s strategic agenda. 
  

What you will bring along the way:

An ideal candidate will strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility’s mission.

Must-have:

• Master’s degree (completed less than 2 year ago or ongoing) in Public Policy, Innovation Management, Urban Studies, European Affairs, Sustainable Mobility, or a related field. 


• Proficiency in English (C1 level or equivalent). 
  
  
  
  


• Strong analytical and structuring skills.


• Ability to synthesise complex information into concise briefs.


• Good organisational skills and ability to support event coordination. 


• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture. 
  

Nice-to-have:

• Previous internship or academic experience related to cities, innovation ecosystems or urban mobility.


• Experience in an international or European environment.


• Additional European languages.

What's in it for you:

• Learn in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.


• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level.


• 23 days of holidays per year.


• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development. 
  


• Modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.


• Bike to work and park safely in our premises.

Kindly note that this is a full-time intenship position. Spanish Internship Contract OR University Internship Agreement. 

Starting date: 1st April 2026.

Duration: Initial duration of 6 months (with possibility to extend 6 more months). 

Compensation: 1.450 € gross per month. 

No relocation expenses are granted.

Application Process:

General Conditions:

By the closing date of this call candidates must:

• be a national of an EU Member State or have a permit valid to do an internship in Spain;


• enjoy their full rights as citizens;

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

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[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.