The Green European Foundation (GEF) is looking for an intern to support the publication and communication activities of the Green European Journal. The successful candidate will join our team in Brussels as soon as possible.
About the Green European Journal
The Green European Journal is Europe’s political ecology magazine. Its editorial project is guided by the principles of an open, sustainable, social, and feminist Europe. In print and online, it publishes articles which track political currents and ideas offering fresh perspectives and analysis. Its print editions come out twice a year, while articles and interviews are published online every week. It has published in 28 languages since its foundation in 2012 and collaborates with partners across Europe to connect new audiences and open up spaces for debate. Based at the Green European Foundation (GEF) and editorially independent, the magazine fosters a broad conversation about political ecology and what it means for our society, today and for the years to come. See www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu
The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European-level political foundation that forms a core part of the Green movement, alongside the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament and the European Green Party. Its mission is to foster dialogue, collaboration, research, and training to build a more democratic, open, and just Europe. It operates through a wide network of national member foundations and partners, engaging with stakeholders from academia, civil society, politics, and business. See www.gef.eufor more information.
About the role of the intern
The Communications and Outreach Intern will join the Green European Journal team, line managed by the Editor-in-chief. The successful candidate will be willing to learn about the different processes behind the running of the magazine and assist with various tasks in support of the team.
Main Tasks
Comms and editorial tasks
- Draft engaging social media posts based on the GEJ’s publishing, aligned with established strategies and target audiences
- Provide support in assessing the objectives and impact of communications efforts and campaigns, working alongside the Editor-in-Chief and the Communications Assistant
- Draft GEJ newsletters and carry out email marketing for digital outreach
- Support the distribution of the journal’s editions and the communications with subscribers and readers
- Prepare draft articles for publication on the GEJ website
Visual design
- Design visually engaging materials such as graphics, banners, and promotional content for social media, the website, newsletters, and events
- Prepare communication assets for GEJ campaigns, events, and reports, ensuring high-quality visual presentation in line with branding guidelines
- Support video and audio production and editing for multimedia content
Other
- Assist with administrative tasks related to GEJ activities, including processing invoices from service providers
- Occasionally assist in the organisational and promotional aspects of GEJ events
- Ensure compliance, transparent reporting, and contribute to the auditing process
What we are looking for
- Enthusiastic candidates with proficient written and oral command of English. Native proficiency of English is an asset
- Proficiency in the use of digital media and social networks
- Demonstrated interest in graphic design. Entry-level skills in Adobe Illustrator and Premiere are an asset
- Good organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail.
- Technology-savvy, and good command of office software (MS Office, project management tools, etc.).
- Interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a political and intercultural environment.
- Proactive attitude and openness towards a variety of tasks.
- Commitment to GEF’s mission and team values (solidarity, respect, openness, sustainability, autonomy).
- Legal right to work in Belgium (we are not in position to support work application permits for this role).
What we offer
A paid internship, under a Belgian “convention d’immersion professionelle” in our Brussels office:
- 1440 EUR/month net
- Food vouchers amounting to 8 EUR/worked day
- Full reimbursement of public transport in Belgium
- Reimbursement of phone costs
- 75 EUR/month home office allowance
- A training budget of 500 EUR if the contract is extended for another six months
- 2 days holiday/month
- An open, positive and engaging working atmosphere in an international environment with connections to other European organisations
- A working and learning experience adapted to the intern’s skills and interests.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by Friday 27 February, using this form. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis: if we find the right candidate, applications will be closed earlier.
The application must include a current CV and a short cover letter outlining the motivation for this position, both comprised in a single pdf document which includes the first and last name of the candidate in the document name.
Note: We are not against using AI tools, but we are trying to get to know you as a person.
We will reach out to shortlisted candidates with a short assignment. Candidates who successfully complete the assignment will be invited for an interview.
In case of questions, please send an e-mail to alessio.giussani@gef.eu.
GEF is an equal opportunities employer: We are committed to non-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion. We invite candidates of all gender expressions, races, religious beliefs, ethnic/national origins, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, and minority status to apply. This position is open to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, and to non-EU nationals with the right to work in Belgium.
