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We are looking for a creative and well-organised colleague to support us in telling powerful stories about organic food. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of our outreach initiatives and produce impactful content that connects with various audiences and brings our mission to life. You will be part of the development and communications team, you will work cross-unit and engage with diverse partners from associations to companies. If you are someone who thinks outside the box, enjoys crafting compelling content, keeps things on track, and makes ideas happen, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews with the selected candidates will take place on 25 and 28 July. Please, make sure to save the dates.
Key tasks:
- Area 1: Coordinate go-to-market and visibility projects (45%)
- Co-develop, plan and coordinate go-to-market initiatives and campaigns to strengthen visibility and audience engagement.
- Shape messaging, create pitch proposals and other materials that effectively communicate our value proposition to external partners.
- Organise meetings, manage communication, and ensure follow-up with external partners.
- Coordinate cross-team collaboration to ensure relevant inputs, quality and timely delivery of go-to-market initiatives.
- Measure and assess impact of the initiatives, providing recommendation to the management for future developments.
- Track progress and manage related administrative tasks.
- Area 2: Create online content (50%):
- Produce clear, compelling content to various audiences, mainly for social media.
- Craft stories that highlight our mission, values, and role of organic food in building sustainable future.
- Monitor trends and continuously propose fresh ideas to our content approach.
- Occasional and temporary tasks (5%):
- Support the team in organising cross-team projects.
- Support the team in proposal writing.
See the full vacancy below.
ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP
IFOAM Organics Europe is currently looking for 3 Erasmus+ trainees to join our team for 6 months. The deadline for applications was 21 July. Interviews with selected candidates will take place from 22/07 to 1/08. Find more details about the traineeship positions and the application form in the ‘About the Erasmus+ traineeship’ section.
This year, there are three placements available within different units at IFOAM Organics Europe, starting on 1 September. The duration will be 6 months, and you are expected to commit to the project for 35 hours per week (7 hours a day) from Monday to Friday. The weekend is free, and you will be entitled to two days of holidays per month worked and days off during Belgian public holidays when the office is closed. Flexible conditions are applied for homeworking. At the time of the publication of the call, each person is allowed to work from the office at least 2 times/week.
You will be assigned to a specific unit for the duration of your stay; however, there is the possibility to be involved in some tasks from other units if agreed with supervisors. This will allow you to learn about a wider range of IFOAM Organics Europe’s work.
Four placements will take place under the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme:
• Traineeship in ‘Projects and Partnerships’ Unit
• Traineeship in ‘Communication’ Unit
• Traineeship in ‘Policy’ Unit
Depending on which position you apply for, different requirements and procedures need to be followed. Relevant experience for your placement is welcome, but not needed if you are willing to learn.
IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes trainees from all backgrounds regardless of gender, cultural, ethnic background, or religion. We open our doors to open-minded and strongly motivated young individuals. As our organisation is an umbrella organisation, we enjoy welcoming trainees from diverse cultures as it helps to enrich our community and understand the challenges and opportunities for organic on a wider scale.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, which are expected to take place between 22/07 and 1/08. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at the end of the recruitment process.
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“I can truly say that my time at IFOAM Organics Europe helped me develop excellent organisational skills and gain experience in managing and planning a large event, such as the Organics Europe Youth Event. The IFOAM Organics Europe team is very welcoming and supportive, and they are dedicated to helping young professionals grow. Additionally, Brussels is a vibrant city with numerous events to participate in after work!’
“During my time at IFOAM Organics Europe, I developed very useful professional skills in a welcoming environment. More specifically, I learned more about EU food policy, organic agriculture, and the functioning of EU institutions while developing fundraising skills. On a personal level, I met inspiring people, created long-lasting friendships, and explored the amazing city of Brussels!”
“Being at IFOAM Organics Europe has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life, both on a professional and personal level. Working in the policy unit, I acknowledged the importance of IFOAM OE in the development of European and national policies and, above all, the fundamental role of organic farming for the sustainability of the agri-food system. The multicultural working environment and the stay in Brussels also gave me the opportunity to get to know other cultures, and to feel part of one big community: the European one. In addition to having acquired new competences and working skills, one of the most stimulating and satisfying aspects of this project has been the awareness of contributing with one’s own work to a better future from an environmental, ethical and social point of view.”
“You’d like to do something practical, with a visible impact, and to get to know the heart of Europe, policy making and lobbying work, the organic movement, like-minded people, new languages and cultures, including the broad diversity of Belgian beer, and – not least – yourself better? Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe offers you all that – and much more. It’s a rich experience that allows you to participate in making food and farming in Europe more sustainable, and to gain practical experiences and skills in the European organic sector – from advocacy for organic research, innovation and practice to new communication tools and a hands-on farm stay. For me, it was the first time that I was living abroad for so long – a big step that my colleagues and EVS network made a lot easier. I can only encourage you to do it, and to make the most of it. It’s a unique opportunity to grow, gain new perspectives and friends and get to know yourself and your capabilities and interests better. Not only did I feel very welcome in the multicultural and multilingual EU capital where almost everyone comes from somewhere else, but I could also profit from the numerous events the vibrant city has to offer year-round. Ultimately, my EVS made me more political, active and empathetic – in other words, fit for the challenges of the future.”
“I did not know much about IFOAM Organics Europe when I saw the ESC vacancy, but I shared its values of protecting biodiversity, caring for nature and fairness in the food production processes. During my volunteering I learned a lot about the organic sector and, being based in Brussels, I gained a better understanding of European Union’s institutions and importance of advocacy work.”
“Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe is an excellent opportunity to gain more in-depth understanding of the organic sector and the impact of EU legislation. Working in the communication team has taught me the importance and power of the messages we share to make Europe more organic. Beside the knowledge I gain, the vibrant city of Brussels is full of inspiring, smart and interesting people who enrich and refine my experience even more.”