Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

EGEC – European Geothermal Energy Council

Brussels, Belgium

EGEC is currently looking for a full-time communications assistant (38h/week), who is able to work starting from September 2024, for a period of six months with a traineeship contract under Belgian law (“convention immersion professionnelle”) with possibilities for a long-term contract after the traineeship period.

EGEC is the voice of the geothermal sector in Europe. It is an international industry association with more than 200 members, representing 500 stakeholders from 30+ different European countries in the field of renewable energy.

The successful candidate will work with our Communication team on our main communication channels, activities, events and projects to highlight the role of geothermal energy in the energy transition. We are looking for extra support from a reliable and inspiring trainee with a demonstrated interest in communications and a highly proficient level of English. We guarantee a dynamic and positive working environment in a small team where you can grow and make the difference.

Responsibilities include:

• Support in the organisation of events (physical and virtual);
• Support in communications activities: Websites, especially on WordPress: Updating and analytics/Social Media: Creating content, following trends, analytics/Publications;
• Support in project management tasks related to communications;
• Support in Marketing and Administrative management: membership, databases.

Desired profile:

• Design’s skills – banners, publications;
• Video editing skills;
• Website management and edition skills;
• Database management;
• Special interest in renewable energies;
• Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages are an asset;
• Background in communication, with a relevant university degree or equivalent experience;
• Professional attitude, strong team player and ability to work collaboratively;
• Highly Computer-proficient (MS Office suite), experience with websites (especially WordPress), social media, database management, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.);
• Experience in preparing publications, videos, and other communication materials;
• Flexible and proactive;
• Ability to multitask and careful attention to details;
• Reliable, well organised and eager to learn.

Application Procedure:

Closing date for applications: 9^th August 2024

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV (in English) to: [email protected].

Please include your first and last name and the job title (EGEC communication assistant) in the subject line.

Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected, you will be requested to provide a list of writing samples.

Candidates are required to have the legal right to work in the EU.