Ecsite is the European network of science centres and museums. We represent more than 315 organisations across Europe and the world which are active in ‘science engagement’: communicating scientific subjects and skills to the public and facilitating democratic dialogue between science and society.
Our friendly Brussels office is looking for a communications and events planning intern for the academic year 2020-21. The intern must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree. This opportunity is unpaid.
Profile
- Excellent written English
- Ability to synthesise, organise and present ideas
- Good organisational skills
- Interest in different types of media: web, social media, print… experience in writing for these is a plus
- Curiosity
- Ability to work as a team
- Note: no background in ‘hard sciences’ required
Recurring tasks you will be involved in
- Writing news & writing up interviews for the website and our digital magazine, Spokes
- Publishing on social media platforms
- Assisting in the planning of events
- Assisting our members: keeping contact databases up to date, spreading information, relaying calls…
Mid to long-term projects you might be involved in:
- Preparations for our 2021 Ecsite Conference (June 2021)
Why join?
- Gain experience in journalistic writing and writing for social media
- Assist in the planning of large-scale international events
- Discover communications and events planning roles in the non-profit sector
- Attend the Spokes Editorial Committee annual meeting (online, in September)
- Get a glimpse of the Brussels EU-scene
- Enjoy our office’s friendly atmosphere or experience remote work with an experienced and efficient team
Duration: 2-3 months full time or 1.5 – 2 days per week for a longer period – to be discussed.
Start: beginning of September at the earliest.
Location: Avenue Louise 89, 1050 Ixelles (near place Stéphanie) in Belgium. We are open to accepting a remote internship arrangement due to the pandemic and ongoing situation with Covid-19.
Interested? Email your CV and a brief cover letter (both in English please) to Raquel da Cunha, Communications and Events Manager. Do not hesitate to call for more details (+32 2 649 73 83).
Apply by the end of Friday 24 July. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online between 27 and 31 July and will undergo a short written test. Please note that this is an unpaid internship.