AIJA, the International Association of Young Lawyers, is looking for a motivated communications trainee to join a dynamic and diverse team in Brussels. This role offers the opportunity to learn about all aspects of communications and events for a non-profit association operating globally.

Your role

Support all aspects of communications across the association, including marketing, production of newsletters, press and social media activities, eventually taking on tasks for a range of activities related to events as well.

We commit to providing hands-on training, monitoring and feedback throughout the traineeship. Reference letter will be provided upon request and successful completion of traineeship.

Please send your CV and short cover letter to jobs@aija.org by Sunday 16 February at 18:00 pm CET. The successful candidate is expected to start around mid-March.

Traineeship duration: six months

Main responsibilities

1.     Marketing and communications

• Help implement communications strategies based on outline or direction from supervisors
• Assist in creating marketing materials
• Assist in maintaining website and executing social media strategies
• Support member and event communication efforts by delivering newsletters, e-alerts, save the dates, mailing templates, invites etc.
• Distribution list management
• Develop and update media lists
• Media monitoring and research coverage opportunities
• Reporting on communications campaigns, social media reach and engagement, Google Analytics etc.
• Create editorial calendars for digital and social media, including website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram

2.     Events

• Overall logistical support to ensure a smooth development, production and execution of the association events i.e. seminars, conferences, virtual events and the annual congress
• Follow up on sponsorship confirmation and implementation
• Manage the event webpages and information publication including programme updates
• Assist with upcoming events planning (requests for proposals, etc.)
• Set up and analyse the event feedback surveys and compile reports

Required qualifications

• Fluent in English (native or equivalent proficiency)
• Proficient in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in design and communication tools (InDesign, Canva, Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey)
• Excellent writing and editing abilities
• Strong research skills, with the ability to develop topics based on initial briefings
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels
• Team-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a small, collaborative environment
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a positive, can-do attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desired qualifications

• Previous internship or volunteering experience in marketing or communications is a plus
• Familiarity with website content management systems is a plus
• Experience in updating social media profiles and content

What we offer:

• CIP (Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle) contract for 6 months with renumeration
• Lunch vouchers
• Working hours: Full-time (38h/week)
• Traineeship based in Brussels

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