Campaign and Communications Officer

Location: Brussels

Application deadline: March 15th, midnight (CET)

Status: 80% for 1 year with a view to renewal

 

About us

WeMove Europe is an independent and values-based organisation that seeks to build people power to transform Europe in the name of our community, future generations and the planet. We are people from all walks of life, who call Europe our home – whether we were born in Europe or elsewhere.

Our job is to move a community of a million people across Europe on issues that matter - including the climate emergency, migrant rights, workers rights, better governance, and more. We know this number of people also needs to grow and diversify further so we can represent a strong critical mass that can bring about change in Europe.

We work with staff in 10 countries who connect digitally every day and in person periodically.

About the role

The role is about bringing activism and colour to the institutional corridors of Brussels. In other words, it is about leveraging WeMove Europe’s potential to play a broker role, supporting movements in running disruptive campaigning actions in Brussels with a view to raising awareness and shifting thinking at the EU institutions. The role is also about opening doors and building long-term crucial relationships with key actors including campaign targets, politicians, officials, movements, NGOs and the media. Thirdly, it is about increasing the visibility of WeMove Europe in Brussels.

Where does the role sit?

This role sits inside the WeMove Europe campaigns team but supports in particular the work of the Executive Director in Brussels.

What would it entail?
  1. Organisation of disruptive campaigns actions in Brussels

  2. Building a network of Brussels based movements and activists to organise with 

  3. Building relationships with wider political targets, officials, partners, media 

  4. Organising events, meetings, capturing outcomes, ensuring follow up

  5. Getting visibility for ED and WeMove Europe on EU/Brussels social media

  6. Content preparation from engaging tweets to blogs to background briefings

  7. General support to the Executive Director on comms and campaigns work

     

These priorities will shift over time and every week is likely to be different. 

 

About you

We are looking for someone who...

  • Deeply cares about people power and change in Europe

  • Has upwards of 3 years of experience either with NGOs, movements or institutions at the European level

  • Has a good understanding of the workings of the EU institutions

  • Has a basic understanding of campaigning, organising and mobilising

  • Is a creative ideas person who loves designing actions 

  • Is a charismatic networker who is skilled at connecting with people and can easily build lasting relationships 

  • Has good organisational skills

  • Is Dutch or French speaking (mother tongue) with an excellent level of English 

  • Is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. 

  • Experience of working with an international organisation, ideally remotely

     

Bonus skills and knowledge:

We know that no one can possibly have all these skills and experiences - you will likely be able to bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:

  • Good drafting skills 

  • Strategy and tactics geek

  • Experience in organising volunteers/activists 

  • Has a good network in Brussels

  • Has excellent social media skills

  • Speaks other languages

  • Audiovisual content production

  • Events organisation

     

Terms and conditions

The role is an 80% position for one year, with a view to renewal / longer term perspective. For this role, we are looking for someone based in Brussels. 

We work remotely, which means the position can be based at a home office or co-working space of your choice. We offer a competitive salary within the sector. Full time gross salary range € 4,000 - € 4,300 per month, based on experience level.

In order to enhance the diversity of our team, we encourage applicants of all origins, ages and diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send an application in English by March 15th, midnight CET to jobs@wemove.eu with mention of the job title in the email subject (max. 10 MB). 

Please include following files in PDF format*:

  • a one page (maximum) motivation letter

  • CV: including your language skills in your first language, English and other languages according to a scale from A1 to C2#

  • contact details (name, function, e-mail, phone no) for 3 references

  • Any questions can be directed to jobs@wemove.eu

*Please note that we can only accept PDF files

Starting date and recruitment process and timeline

The starting date would be in June. Two rounds of Interviews will take place in early April. The deadline for applications is March 15th.

The recruitment consists of these steps:

  1. Shortlisting of applications
  2. An online exercise for chosen candidates over period 19-24 March
  3. A first round job interview online for those scoring best in the exercise on April 7
  4. A second round on April 9