European Partnership for Democracy is looking for a Communications & Events Assistant (Trainee; French-speaking)

EPD is looking for a Communications & Events Assistant to join our team for a 6-month traineeship (with the possibility of extending it to 12 months).

This traineeship takes place within the framework of a Contrat d’Immersion Professionelle.

For this position, EPD is looking for someone who is very comfortable with online tools and social media in particular. Graphic design skills (or a pronounced taste for…) are greatly appreciated and should also be visible in the application form that comes with your application.

Duties and responsibilities

Communications

• Supporting daily communications work when needed:

• Website management (drafting, posting articles, page updates) of the Youth Democracy Cohort website and potential other website(s);

• Manage, feed and monitor the social media channels linked to the Youth Democracy Cohort and EPD’s social media channels if needed;

• Design of visuals (for social media, website, online purposes) and document layout (reports, infographics, toolkits, etc.);

• Create and follow up on two newsletters (1 monthly, the other one every 3 months),

• Monitor the online channels and collect relevant data;

• Writing, formatting and sending EPD’s weekly newsletter “Beyond Ballot”,

• Support development and implementation of the EPD communications strategy on democracy support projects the organisation is leading;

• Support in development and implementation of strategic communications campaigns about specific topics, such as youth participation in public affairs; observation of elections;

• Support for proofreading and editing papers and reports, with occasional research tasks possible;

• Support the organisation of events (internal meetings, conferences and symposiums, workshops and training sessions), logistics (venue, catering, configuration) and communication (production of communication package for each event);

• Attending and writing reports/minutes of meetings and relevant events.

Other

• As with all members of the office, assisting with such administrative tasks as scanning, filing and preparing for events;

• Providing other kinds of assistance as requested.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or young professional with a communication background (proven experience in communication and/or a communication degree);

• Very good knowledge of social media, how to use them and how to use analysis and monitoring tools;

• An interest and knowledge of EU policies, particularly in relation to support of democracy within Europe and in external policy;

• Proficiency in written English and French;

• Motivation to learn and contribute to EPD’s work and share our values

• Previous experience in website development (WordPress), graphic design using Canva, the Adobe package, and social media management are considered assets;

• Creativity and enthusiasm to work with colleagues as part of a dynamic team;

• Availability for a 6 month assignment. If both parties agree, possible extension of another 6 months for EU nationals relocating to Belgium for the purpose of the CIP.

For more information on the conditions and benefits, take a look at the full traineeship description here.

Application procedure

Interested candidates should send an updated CV and the completed application form below to jobs@epd.eu, by 24 November 2024 (23:59 CET). Please include the following in your email subject line: “ LAST NAME – FIRST NAME – Comms Assistant EPD ”.

Interviews will take place between 25 November and 6 December, with a start in January 2025.

If you have not heard from us by 6 December, we regret to inform you that this means you have not been selected for this post.