Communication and Advocacy Intern

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As an intern at WFTO-Europe in Communication and Advocacy you will be responsible for the following tasks:

● External and internal communication:

○ Help to develop our communication strategy and to implement new features. ○ Assist with creating, planning and updating content on our social media channels and our website.

○ Contributing to advocacy, e.g. the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive, also collaborating with our partner organisations (e.g. FTAO)

○ Communication with members and the WFTO Global Secretariat

○ Manage the WFTO-Europe quarterly newsletter (editorial planning, content development, publication)

● Contribute to the planning and implementation of specific campaigns and to the organisation of possible events.

● Human resource management: recruitment process and data collection

Additionally, you will be able to participate in important conferences, debates and meetings in the ’capital of Europe’ as a representative of the Fair Trade movement!

Skills Required:

● Fluency in English

● Good communication skills (written and oral)

● Ability to work as part of a team and independently

● Eagerness to learn

● Proficiency in other languages is highly valued

● IT and social media skills would be an asset

● Motivation for the Fair Trade movement

Please note that all our current opportunities are UNPAID, which means we can only accept candidates who are students and/or who have a grant (or other type of funding).

If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-page Cover Letter in Englishexplaining your interest in Fair Trade, why you would like to work with us and how you will be an asset to our team to by Friday, 15 November 2024 at 9:00 am.Please indicate your availability and preferences regarding start/ending dates and length of stay.

Interviews are foreseen in the week of the 25th November.

Should you have any questions, please direct them to

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 5 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/11/2024