Communications officer EUCIS-LLL

The European Civil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning (EUCIS-LLL) gathers 24 European networks working in education and training. It was created with the purpose of involving the different educative actors as closely as possible in the dynamics of discussing and implementing the policies and actions of the EU. The platform raises awareness and promotes lifelong learning at European and national levels. It is currently looking for a Communications trainee to assist with the implementation and development of its communications tools under the guidance of the rest of the team.

Traineeship description

Working with a very small team in the heart of Brussels, the trainee is responsible for the improvement and the development of the various communication tools of the platform. He/she will notably contribute to

- writing various articles/texts for the newsletter or events;

- designing layouts for flyers and other communication tools (campaigns, events, newsletter, etc.);

- updating the website (JOOMLA);

- taking minutes during events/minutes;

- helping the team in the organization of events;

- possibly small researches on topics related to education and training;

- updating the database of contacts;

- looking for possible sponsors for our projects;

- other related administrative or communications tasks.

Skills/Experience

Candidate should possess:

- a very good command of English;

- good writing skills;

- knowledge of IT software.

Position requires:

- having an eye for detail and knowing to keep to deadlines;

- strong organisational skills and flexibility;

- excellent interpersonal skills within a multinational context;

- to have a higher education diploma in a related field.

What we offer:

- working in a European context, contacts with the European institutions and associations;

- linking to EUCIS-LLL members in more than 40 European countries;

- assisting in projects the EUCIS-LLL is involved in;

- an opportunity to concretely implement your creativity and skills.

Starting date: 10 October 2011

Contract: 5 months, full time (38 hours / week).

Gratification: traineeship agreement with small allowance. Candidates are strongly advised to get additional funding from the Leonardo or Erasmus programmes (more info at http://www.aef-europe.be/)

To apply: send your CV and covering letter to Audrey Frith (audrey.frith@eucis-lll.eu). We would appreciate if you could send us samples of your work.

Interviews will take place on 3 October 2011.

More info: www.eucis-lll.eu