Internship at ALDA - Communication Support

6 months starting from 1st March 2014, Vicenza (Italy)

The Association of Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA) is offering a six month internship position for its office in Vicenza, Italy. The incumbent will work closely with ALDA’s Communication Officer to the implementation of the organisation communication strategy.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Writing, editing and translating texts for several outputs (website, publications, newsletter)
- Managing social media accounts and websites
- Support to media relations, including writing and disseminating press releases, statements, and increasing the media contact database
- Support to communications with the members of the organisation
- Representing ALDA during meetings and conferences, giving speeches when required, liaising with a wide set of stakeholders
-Supporting other communication and day to day activities in the office

Skills and abilities:
- University degree in communications, journalism or similar
- Flexibility, eagerness to learn quickly - Ability to work under pressure respecting tight deadlines
- Communication skills, especially in multicultural, complex environments
- Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken) is required, as well as very good knowledge of French and Italian; any other languages are an asset
- Interest in issues of local democracy, participatory and active citizenship, and European cooperation
- Proficient use of Office Suite, internet, email, social networks
- Web and graphic tools knowledge are an asset
- Previous experience in international organisations and/or managing similar tasks highly advantageous

The internship is unpaid.
To apply, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to job@aldaintranet.org by 31st January 2014