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Communication Assistant

ACR+ - 26 June 2009

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Job Description

Join ACR+, the Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and
sustainable Resource management!

The Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and sustainable Resource
management (ACR+) is an international network of nearly 100 members with the shared aim of promoting the sustainable consumption of resources and the management of municipal waste through prevention at source, reuse, recycling and, as a last priority, energy recovery.
 
ACR+ membership mainly consists of local and regional public authorities as well as
national networks of local authorities representing more than 1100 municipalities around Europe (EU-27 + candidate countries) and neighbourhood policy countries.
ACR+ endeavours to:
· Develop the expertise of public authorities and encourage practical action in
municipal waste management and sustainable consumption
· Anticipate new developments and future challenges facing local and regional
authorities
· Promote the creation of partnerships to develop eco-efficient solutions
· Encourage harmonization of concepts, definitions and standards.
 
We are offering an:
Internship, Communication Assistant
 
The successful candidate will be part of the Brussels Secretariat team in Brussels.
This internship will be of benefit particularly for anyone who seeks professional experience related to communication in an international, membership-based environmental organization.

Date/Duration: 6 months, starting 1 September 2009.
 
Tasks:
The internship will offer a wide range of activities, focusing on communication and
administrative tasks around the “European Week for Waste Reduction” EWWR project (a project financially supported by the EU LIFE+ programme).
 
Tasks and responsibilities include:
· Providing support in organizing the first edition of the European Week for Waste
Reduction, e.g. follow-up of enquiries, dissemination of tools, information gathering,
coordination of logistical aspects, etc.
· Writing and editing news, articles and information material about the EWWR
· Maintaining the contacts database
· Editing and maintaining the EWWR website
· Providing general support to the activities of the ACR+ Brussels Secretariat.
 
Requirements
· Native English speaker (or equivalent) with good command of French -
Knowledge of another European language is an asset
· High-school or university degree with relevant knowledge in communication
· Good communication skills (orally and in writing)
· Organized working style, pro-active attitude
· Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.
 
Terms and Conditions
The Internship position is available from 1 September 2009 at ACR+ Secretariat in
Brussels. The duration will be six months. The Intern reports to the Communication Officer.
 
An accommodation allowance and monthly public transportation tickets will be provided.
 
Application
Send email job application (reference in subject line: “Internship – Communication
Assistant”) including:
· Letter of motivation
· Detailed CV
 
Please send your CV and letter to Ms Audrey Martin at am@acrplus.org BY 17 JULY 2009
 
Due to the large number of applications we receive for each posting, we are unable to
provide feedback on all applications. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACR+: http://www.acrplus.org/

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