Communications and Outreach Intern

Position description

The Green European Foundation (GEF) is looking for an intern to support the publication and communication activities of theGreen European Journal. The successful candidate will join our team in Brussels as soon as possible.

About theGreen European Journal

TheGreen European Journalis Europe’s political ecology magazine. Its editorial project is guided by the principles of an open, sustainable, social, and feminist Europe. In print and online, it publishes articles which track political currents and ideas offering fresh perspectives and analysis. Its print editions come out twice a year, while articles and interviews are published online every week. It haspublishedin 28 languages since its foundation in 2012 and collaborates with partners across Europe to connect new audiences andopen upspaces for debate. Based at the Green European Foundation (GEF) and editorially independent, the magazine fosters a broad conversation about political ecology and what it means for our society, today and for the years to come. Seewww.greeneuropeanjournal.eu.

The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European-level political foundation that forms a core part of the Green movement, alongside the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament and the European Green Party. Its mission is to foster dialogue, collaboration, research, and training to build a more democratic, open, and just Europe. It operates through a wide network of national member foundations and partners, engaging with stakeholders from academia, civil society, politics, and business. Seewww.gef.eufor more information.

About the role of the intern

The Communications and Outreach Intern will join theGreen European Journalteam, line managed by the Editor-in-chief. The successful candidate will be willing to learn about the different processes behind the running of the magazine and assist with various tasks in support of the team.

Main Tasks

Comms and editorial tasks

• Draft engaging social media posts based on the GEJ’s publishing, aligned with established strategies and target audiences
• Provide support in assessing the objectives and impact of communications efforts and campaigns, working alongside the Editor-in-Chief and the Communications Assistant
• Draft GEJ newsletters and carry out email marketing for digital outreach
• Support the distribution of the journal’s editions and the communications with subscribers and readers
• Prepare draft articles for publication on the GEJ website

Visual design

• Design visually engaging materials such as graphics, banners, and promotional content for social media, the website, newsletters, and events
• Prepare communication assets for GEJ campaigns, events, and reports, ensuring high-quality visual presentation in line with branding guidelines
• Support video and audio production and editing for multimedia content

Other

• Assist with administrative tasks related to GEJ activities, including processing invoices from service providers
• Occasionally assist in the organisational and promotional aspects of GEJ events
• Ensure compliance, transparent reporting, and contribute to the auditing process

What we are looking for

• Enthusiastic candidates with proficient written and oral command of English. Native proficiency of English is an asset
• Proficiency in the use of digital media and social networks
• Demonstrated interest in graphic design. Entry-level skills in Adobe Illustrator and Premiere are an asset
• Good organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail.
• Technology-savvy, and good command of office software (MS Office, project management tools, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a political and intercultural environment.
• Proactive attitude and openness towards a variety of tasks.
• Commitment to GEF’s mission and team values (solidarity, respect, openness, sustainability, autonomy).
• Legal right to work in Belgium (we are not in position to support work application permits for this role).

What we offer

A paid internship, under a Belgian “convention d’immersion professionelle” in our Brussels office:

• 1440 EUR/month net
• Food vouchers amounting to 8 EUR/worked day
• Full reimbursement of public transport in Belgium
• Reimbursement of phone costs
• 75 EUR/month home office allowance
• A training budget of 500 EUR if the contract is extended for another six months
• 2 days holiday/month
• An open, positive and engaging working atmosphere in an international environment with connections to other European organisations
• A working and learning experience adapted to the intern’s skills and interests.

Application instructions

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