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Communications Coordinator IFOAM

1:10:00 PM

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

Bonn, Germany

IFOAM occupies an unchallenged position as the international umbrella organization of the organic world, i.e. all stakeholders contributing to the organic vision, which allows it to unite, lead and assist the organic movement in its full diversity, while creating a common voice on relevant organic issues. It implements the will of its broad based constituency with 870 affiliates in more than 120 countries and is governed by a world board originating from all the continents.
The Organic Umbrella is one of IFOAM’s five strategic pillars and pursues the goal of ‘uniting the organic movement’. Its areas of work span IFOAM membership, publications, IFOAM events (including the IFOAM General Assembly and Organic World Congress), the IFOAM website, the IFOAM World Café (live streaming event) and brand marketing. As a Communications Coordinator you will be part of a team of five, at the IFOAM Head Office in Bonn, Germany, and report directly to the Membership & Communications Manager, who is responsible for this strategic pillar.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Communications Coordinator include:

  • Implementation of membership campaigns;
  • Development of sponsorship proposals;
  • Planning and implementation of promotional activities;
  • Compilation, editing and dissemination of e.g. newsletters;
  • Development of marketing collateral;
  • Coordination of communication flows;
  • Media relations;
  • Events coordination;
  • Community management.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Higher degree in a relevant subject (e.g. communications, marketing, journalism, media, public relations);
  • A minimum of five years of relevant work experience;
  • Native-level command of English;
  • Community management experience appreciated;
  • Command of, at least, one second language desirable.

Competencies

You have …

  • Interest in and good understanding of organic agriculture;
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills;
  • Excellent creative writing and presentation skills;
  • The ability to be clear and concise;
  • A good eye for aesthetics;
  • Diplomacy, yet also the capacity to think on your feet;
  • A flexible and dynamic working attitude;
  • Stamina to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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