Communications Assistant
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
Hours
Full-time 38 hours per week
Length of contract
6 Months
About the Organisation
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is an international non-profit organization with 42 scientific member societies across Europe, representing over 22,000 scientists working in the field of brain research. Through its activities, FENS actively promotes scientific exchange and education among European neuroscientists and serves as the main European voice for neuroscience on behalf of its members towards European institutions and global partners.
About the role
The Communications Assistant reports to the FENS Communications Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the visibility, promotion, and impact of all FENS activities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and impactful social media content on all FENS social media channels.
- Create written and visual content, incl. graphics and designs, for use on FENS websites, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Collect, analyze, and report on metrics/analytics from all FENS communication activities, providing insights and recommendations to improve audience engagement and optimize content strategy.
- Source, create, and publish content in the form of images, infographics, videos, podcasts, interviews, etc.
- Stay up to date with trends and the latest social media, communications, and marketing developments.
- Help source, compare, and recommend promotional materials and service providers.
- Assist the Communication Committee with activities, webinars, meetings, and sessions.
- Support the Communication Committee Chair with reporting to FENS governance.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
- International non-profit scientific organizations and science communication would be considered an advantage.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. Mother-tongue English speakers are preferred, but those with a fluent command of spoken and written English at a professional level will be considered.
- Proven experience with social media, website events, and marketing promotion.
- Experience in tracking budgets and reporting on KPIs.
- Excellent technical skills (WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, SEO, podcasting, Canva, video, and animation production) and prioritization of tasks.
- Creative, organized, detail- and service-oriented, culturally sensitive, diplomatic, and team player, able to work under tight deadlines and quickly changing conditions.
- Responsible, reliable, and motivated to work for an international scientific non-profit organization.
Required Qualifications
- University Degree in a Relevant Discipline Communications related field.
Compensation & Benefits
- Meal Vouchers
- Group Insurance
- Transportation Allowance
Conditions of employment
- You need to be legal to work in Belgium
Working locations
- Remotely working in Brussels Belgium
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with a CV, two references, and a cover letter with the subject line "FENS Communications Assistant" by Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Policies
- FENS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on sex or gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, citizenship/nationality, age, religion, belief, or disability. All eligible candidates are welcome to apply.