Communications & Office Coordinator

Based in Brussels, the GeSI Communications & Office Coordinator is a full time permanent role responsible for supporting the GeSI Executive Director and managing communications and stakeholder engagement, financial reporting and office support.

Main Job Responsibilities

•  Develop and maintain communication materials including monthly newsletter, website, events calendar and social media profiles, including usage analytics and SEO.
•  Building and maintaining media relations and drafting press releases.
•  Monitor media publications for member and industry news.
•  Assist with membership and activity programme enquiries.
•  Manage stakeholder database.
•  Support event management and represent GeSI at industry events and conferences when required.
•  Manage member and Board meetings including scheduling, minute taking and follow up.
•  Maintain close communication and regular reporting with GeSI Board and members.
•  Manage operational expenses and monthly financial reporting.
•  Support development of annual operational and activity budgets.
•  Manage office logistics, IT (hardware and software), communications and other tasks as necessary to ensure the GeSI office runs smoothly.

Profile

•  University undergraduate degree in social sciences, political science, communications or environmental sciences.
•  Minimum three years professional experience in sustainability, communications and/or administration and office management.
•  Comprehensive knowledge of sustainability issues, climate change and ICT industry highly desirable.
•  A passion for the environment.
•  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English (mother-tongue level). High level of French proficiency highly desirable and other languages a bonus.
•  Strong communication skills with a good understanding of social media.
•  A team-oriented self-starter with excellent organisational skills, able to work independently and take ownership of and manage a range of tasks and activities at the same time.
•  Intermediate/advanced knowledge of website management with ability to administer and manage minor IT issues.

The position is permanent full time with a 6-month trial period and an attractive salary package according to your experience including lunch vouchers and reimbursement of public transport costs.

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director and sent to info@gesi.org before 15th August 2013.