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Internship - Communication Assistant

ACR+ - 14 January 2009

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Job Category: Editorial & Media

Job Experience: Internships

Job Country: Brussels

Expiration date:

Contact Name: Audrey Martin

Contact Email: Apply now

Job Description

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 and information in an international, membership-based environmental organization.

Date/Duration

6 months, ideally starting in February.

Tasks

The internship will offer a wide range of activities, focusing on communication work on the “European Waste Reduction Week” project (funded by the EU LIFE+ programme), as well as assisting the Communication Officer in ACR+’s general information services and the revamping of the ACR+ website.
Tasks and responsibilities include:

  • Providing support in implementing the communication tools and strategy of the European Waste Reduction Week, e.g. dissemination of tools, information gathering, coordination of logistical aspects, etc.
  • Writing and editing news, articles and information material such as leaflets, brochures and web content
  • Maintaining the media contacts database
  • Editing and maintaining the website; providing support in the revamping of the website
  • Providing general support to the activities of the ACR+ Brussels Secretariat.


Requirements

  • High-school or university degree with relevant knowledge in communication
  • Good communication skills (orally and in writing)
  • Very good written and spoken English with good command of French – Knowledge of another European language is an asset
  • 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 mid-February 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”) including:

  • letter of motivation
  • detailed CV
  • indication of availability date.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Ms Audrey Martin at am[at]acrplus.org  BEFORE 31 JANUARY 2009.

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