Communication and Events Officer
Civil Society Europe
Hours
Full-time 38 hours per week
Length of contract
12 month
Start date
January/February 2025
Salary
€2600 - €3000 per month
About the Organisation
Civil Society Europe (CSE) brings together 22 European networks of civil society organizations (CSOs) working towards regenerating the European project around the shared values of Equality, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, and Democracy. Our main objectives are to facilitate and enable horizontal and vertical dialogue between European civil society organizations and policy-makers and help strengthen CSOs in their activities and relations with the institutions.
The organization was founded in December 2014 in Rome at the close of the European Year of Citizens as an initiative of organizations that had worked together in the European Year of Citizens Alliance. Its membership has grown since then to encompass the various sectors of civil society. CSE was established as an international not-for-profit organization under Belgian law in June 2016. CSE is an independent voice promoting a space for structured civil dialogue and citizen participation at all levels.
About the role
The Communication and Event Officer will contribute to enhancing the visibility of CSE activities and campaigns targeting decision-makers, other civil society organizations, social partners, academia, etc. Will also support communication among the members.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the implementation and development of the CSE Communication strategy as well as of the dissemination and communication tools
- Charge of the rollout of the Communication of campaigns and activities of the organization
- Draft content for social media and external/internal newsletters
- Update and improve the website and its content
- Support the preparation of communication materials (leaflets, publications, reports, etc.)
- Organise and support meetings of the network of CSE communication officers
- Charge of the organization of events and their dissemination
- Contribute to other Office tasks
Skills & Competencies
Essential:
- 2 years experience in an equivalent position
- Fluency in written and spoken English (close to mother tongue level)
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Very good Digital literacy including the ability to work with communication tools, such as
- WordPress, email marketing platforms, and Social Media tools
- Strong organizational skills, and time management
- Excellent networking, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills
- Committed to the values of the organization
- Understanding of the functioning of European institutions
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a non-governmental organization environment would be an asset
- Use of graphic and video-related software
- Knowledge of additional languages
Required Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Degree in a relevant field and relevant work Experience/Volunteering
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Subscription
- Public Transport Costs
- Luncheon Vouchers & Office Allowance
Conditions of employment
- You must have the right to work in the EU
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by 31st January 2025 at 5 PM
Interviews
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview
Policies
- All appointments should be made transparently and comply with all relevant employment regulations. No job applicant or employee should receive less favorable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, gender identity, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability, and chronic illness.