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The European Social Network (ESN) is looking for a Communications Assistant (full-time) to support the delivery of our communications and promote the network across Europe and beyond. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium.

About ESN

ESN is the independent network for public social services in Europe. ESN is a Europe-wide network with 140 member organisations in 36 countries. With members in local public social services across Europe and beyond, we bring together the people who are key to the design and delivery of vital care and support services, to learn from each other, and contribute their experience and expertise to building effective social policy at the European and national level. You can read more about ESN at www.esn-eu.org.

About the role

The Communications Assistant will support ESN communication team’s day-to-day activities through:

• Draft and disseminate content for Social Media (Twitter and LinkedIn);
• Perform day-to-day updates on the ESN database to ensure its optimisation and maintenance (CiviCRM);
• Update content on the ESN websites regularly (Drupal and WordPress);
• Assist in the preparation of newsletters (MailChimp);
• Assist with design and graphics needs (Adobe Suites);
• Track and report website statistics (Google Analytics) and social media analytics;
• Assist in event communications;
• Other communications tasks as assigned.

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are considered an advantage);
• Relevant degree in communication, marketing, journalism, and/or public relations/or equivalent experience in a similar position;
• Experience with CRM database maintenance and development (or willingness to learn);
• Familiar working with Microsoft Office;
• Familiar with website editing: WordPress and Drupal (or willingness to learn);
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (or willingness to learn);
• Attention to detail;
• Time-management and the drive to deliver to deadlines;
• Political and cultural sensitivity;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Offer

Paid internship for a period of six months (with possibility of extension). A full-time position (5 days a week).

Recruitment process

Please submit your cover letter and CV in a single PDF file not longer than 2 pages to Jeanette Fava, Finance and HR Manager at jeanette.fava@esn-eu.org.

The closing date for applications is 20 March.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview in Brussels.

If interested, please apply early as we are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunities Statement

It is the policy of the European Social Network to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or trade union membership status or any other protected characteristic. The European Social Network will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above grounds. The policy applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

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