COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT – INTERNSHIP

ECOS IS LOOKING FOR 

A COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT – INTERNSHIP 

 

The position will require assisting the Secretary General and the secretariat with: 

• Elaborating and implementing a communication and organisational development strategy and producing related communication materials 
• Developing, upgrading and maintaining the ECOS’ website 
• Producing and disseminating ECOS’ quarterly Newlsetters and other communication materials (e.g. presentation leaflet, public version of ECOS work programme) 
• Communicating and building relationships with member organisations, including bringing up network development ideas and identifying opportunities for member engagement and development 
• Overseeing communications and branding of ECOS and the layout and design of internal documents and publications addressed to ECOS’ external audience 
• Reviewing, managing and expanding the ECOS’ databases 
• Creating templates and internal procedures to enhance the efficiency of the ECOS secretariat and contribute to an effective internal communication 
• Establishing rules for improving the efficiency of the ECOS filing system 
• Advising the policy and project officers on publicity, outreach opportunities and how to improve ECOS activities’ visibility 
   

The main skills and competences we are looking for include: 

• University degree in communication, journalism, public relations or equivalent (current or graduate student) 
• Excellent level of written and spoken English (native speaker or equivalent), other languages an asset 
• Knowledge of the European Union and the European (environmental) policy 
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills (communication materials, briefings…) 
• Ability to create and design engaging communication tools 
• Affinity to or experience with civil society organisations and/on environmental issues 
• Computer skills and knowledge of web-based content management systems, mailing systems, databases and possibly also social media and design software 
• Ability to rapidly summarise complex or highly technical issues 
• Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for environmental protection and sustainability 
• Flexibility, ability to adapt quickly to new issues, proactive attitude, self-motivation 

 

ECOS offers a full time internship, starting as soon as possible and running until the end of 2014 (ideally six months) with a monthly financial contribution of circa 700 €. Applications should be sent by email toinfo@ecostandard.org with a CV, cover letter and any evidence demonstrating the skills and competences we are looking for. 

 

Deadline for submitting applications: Wednesday 28 May 2014. Interviews will be held at the beginning of June in Brussels. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.