Communications and Fundraising Assistant (Intern)

European Movement International; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 6 700 - 8 900; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Missing Children Europe is seeking a full-time Communications Assistant for a 3-month internship with the possibility to extend to 6 months. The role focuses on social media, press materials, and website updates to support campaigns and fundraising.

You will coordinate external communications, draft newsletters and press releases, monitor media analytics, and assist with events and campaigns (e.g., International Missing Children’s Day). A recent graduate with strong English is required.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in communication, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Interest in human/children's rights and child protection.
• Experience managing social media profiles is desirable.
• Knowledge of design tools (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Responsabilités

• Coordinate external communications to align with strategy and objectives.
• Create and disseminate social media content and newsletters.
• Write press releases and success stories; update the website.
• Monitor media and report on campaigns and analytics.
• Support campaigns and events, incl. EU communications with members.

Connaissances

English

Social media management

Content creation

Team player

Willingness to learn

Formation

Recent graduate in communication/marketing/journalism

Outils

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

WordPress

Description du poste

Missing Children Europe is looking to recruit a full-time Communications Assistant for a 3-month internship with the possibility to extend to 6-month (“convention d’immersion professionnelle” training contract). We are seeking an outgoing and creative assistant with an interest in social media, eager to gain experience in communications activities within a European NGO.

About us: Missing Children Europe represents 33 NGOs in 27 European countries active in combatting the disappearance and sexual exploitation of children. We provide the link between research, policies, and organisations on the ground, to protect children from any kind of violence, abuse or neglect that is caused by, or results from them going missing.

Tasks

Coordinating External Organisational Communication:

• Ensure all external communications align with the organisation’s strategy and objectives.
• Coordinate content production for the annual Figure & Trends report and Annual Impact report.
• Create and disseminate social media content.
• Keep the website (missingchildreneurope.eu) current.
• Write press releases, newsletters, success stories, etc.
• Monitor media and report on communication campaigns, social media reach, Google Analytics, Bitly, social media analytics etc.
• Support projects, campaigns, and events with marketing and communication efforts (e.g. International Missing Children’s Day).
• Organise and implement EU communication campaigns in coordination with our members.
• Facilitate communication with members through newsletters, campaigns, webinars, and the internal member portal.
• Support the promotion of members’ work by regularly monitoring members’ websites and communication channels, subscribing to members’ newsletters, and identifying relevant content for amplification.

Collaborating with Fundraising Officer:

• Coordinate social media campaigns for fundraising purposes.
• Support fundraising events with marketing and communication efforts.
• Update donors, sponsors, and partners list on CRM database
• Draft thank you letters to donors, sponsors, and partners

Required Profile, Skills, and Background

Essential:

• Recent graduate with a degree in communication, journalism, marketing, press relations, or a relevant field.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English (preferably as a first language).
• Interest in human/children’s rights and child protection issues.
• Experience in managing social media profiles and content (desirable).
• Good knowledge of design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Knowledge of website management and content management (WordPress) (desirable).
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, and handle stress.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Applicant must possess EU work permit

Our Offer

• A 3-month “convention d’immersion professionnelle” training contract in a dynamic organisation addressing child disappearance and sexual exploitation at a European level. We will let you know if there is a possibility to extend to 6-month in October.
• Remuneration in line with Brussels Capital Region internship laws.
• Monthly reimbursement of public transport costs or internet allowance, and meal vouchers.
• 5 days of paid holidays.
• Hands-on experience in communications for a European organisation.

Staff recruited by Missing Children Europe will be asked to comply with our child protection policy, including necessary vetting and background checks of personnel.

Missing Children Europe is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.