Internship: Junior Communication Manager
Greenovate! is recruiting an intern for a 7-10 month period starting in March 2012.
We are a European membership organisation that supports innovation processes for renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste & recycling and sustainable construction. Our small team in Brussels works with partners from all over Europe from research, SMEs, large corporations, cleantech investors, science parks, cluster organisations and consultancies, all with a keen interest in clean technologies.
We are looking for a well organised graduate with excellent communication skills, an analytic mind, and the ability to take initiative. Fluent English language skills are absolutely necessary; knowledge of any other EU languages is welcome.
The trainee will have the opportunity to accumulate experience in a very international working environment focusing on innovation support for the environmental sector.
The trainee will be able to develop and practice communication, planning, timing and quality control skills during this internship.
Internship description
- Development of tailored communication packages for 3 events
- Event logistics management
- Regular website updates and support to the monthly newsletter
- Writing profiles, summaries and short news stories in English
- Desk research on innovation actors and activities
- Occasional database feeding
Greenovate! Europe offices are located in the multicultural "Renewable Energy House [1]", close to the European Parliament and the Council, right in the heart of the European quarter of Brussels.
Internship requirements
Greenovate! Europe is open to applications from committed individuals that wish to deepen their knowlegde of innovation processes on EU level, and feel they can contribute to promote environmentally friendly solutions. Interns must be EU-nationals.
The successful applicant is
- well organised, accurate and able to work independently
- able to write texts in English in clear style
- a skilled oral communicator
- good at planning and organising events
- at ease with website management
Internship conditions
Trainees receive a Belgian "Convention d'immersion professionnelle"- contract for a duration of 7 - 10 months (duration to be agreed jointly) over 900 EUR/month.
Application
Your application should contain: your CV and your letter of motivation
E-Mail your application to Katharina Krell [2] by 5 February 2012.
Interviews will take place in Brussels in February.
Only the candidates selected for interviews will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.