We are looking for a new colleague with the following experience, skills, and character to support communications tasks with the Resilience and Climate Adaptation Team:
- Academic degree in journalism, communications, marketing, environmental/social sciences, or related field.
- Professional experience in communication of 3-5 years in a similar position.
- Experience with the organization and implementation of on-site and online events.
- Experience with the development and implementation of communication strategies and coordination of communication activities with partners and external stakeholders.
- Full fluency in English (oral and written), further languages welcome.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks from a variety of projects simultaneously to a high standard, prioritizing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines in an independent manner.
- Knowledge of and experience with communication requirements and experience in the acquisition of European funded programs and projects is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, precision, and ability to be self-organized.
- High level of self-motivation, as well as the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment of a diverse organization.
- Ability to contribute to the organization’s strategic development.
- A quick learner and team player with a positive attitude is ideally suited to this position.
- Fully computer-literate with advanced knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of website content management software (Typo3, Drupal, or other CMS) as well as Adobe package (mainly InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere) is welcome.
Your position will include working as part of a collaborative team on the following main tasks:
- Organize, promote, and implement in-person, online, and hybrid events, including program development, speaker and participant management, often working with host cities, funders, and co-organizers.
- Coordinate the communication and dissemination work in European projects within the wider context of the European Green Deal, the EU Adaptation Strategy, and Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change, including working with a multi-partner project team, external service providers, cities and regions, and various funder institutions.
- Develop and implement communication plans and campaigns, visual identity, website content, newsletters, promotional materials, press releases, media articles, social media channels, etc.
- Develop and implement creative ideas for multimedia content.
- Support and train cities/civil society organizations in developing local communication campaigns.
- Any other duties that might be required consistent with the range and nature of responsibilities as a member of the Resilience and Climate Adaptation team, and in collaboration with the Events and Project Communications team.
- Further development, promotion, and application of ICLEI services and products in the topic area.
- Input to the acquisition of future projects and writing of project proposals.
