Communications Assistant

EENA is looking for a Communications Assistant to support its activities. S/he plays an important role in building a positive reputation for the organisation by communicating effectively to EENA’s community. S/he is involved in contributing to EENA’s ‘output’ of expertise, including documents, newsletters, case studies, articles and policy work.

The Communications Assistant works in close collaboration with and reports to the Communications and Press Manager.

KEY MISSIONS

• Support the drafting and design of EENA’s publications, including press releases, mailings, newsletters, press articles, blog posts, reports, cases studies
• Support the management of EENA’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Conception and production of EENA annual event’s materials such event booklet, roll-up and banners
• Contribute to the organisation of EENA’s annual conference, exhibition and 112 Awards Ceremony (communication, press, selection of awardees, relationships with awardees, scenario of the ceremony)
• Contribute to developing ad hoc campaigns to support EENA’s objectives
• Contribute to EENA’s website management.

SKILLS

• Native or near native English, with excellent writing skills
• Good knowledge of other EU languages is a plus

Digital skills a strong plus:

• Graphic skills (Adobe Suite, in particular InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);
• Experienced use of Content Management Systems (EENA uses Wordpress);
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Organisational and time management skills
• Privacy and GDPR: The successful applicant will receive training on privacy and GDPR.

APPLY IF YOU ARE:

• In line with EENA’s values
• Curious and eager to learn
• A problem-solver
• Results-oriented, self-driven and able to work in a demanding environment
• Proactive
• A good team worker
• Digital-oriented
• Based in Brussels

OFFER

By joining EENA, you will be part of a dynamic organisation doing its part to improve the safety of citizens.

We offer a salary package (with a permanent contract) with benefits in line with the experience of the selected applicant.

APPLY

Does this profile sound like you? We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Please send your CV, a cover letter and, if possible, recommendation letters (not mandatory but it is a plus) to Jérôme PÂRIS (jp@eena.org) by 7th November. Due to the expected high number of applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted (by 9th November).

ABOUT EENA

EENA, the European Emergency Number Association, is a non-governmental organisation based in Brussels. We are dedicated to improving people’s safety and security by promoting high-quality emergency services throughout the EU. EENA serves as a discussion platform for emergency services, public authorities, decision-makers, researchers, associations and solution providers, aiming to improve emergency response according to the needs of citizens. EENA’s membership includes more than 1500 emergency services representatives from over 80 countries worldwide and more than 100 solution providers, among other stakeholders.

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