ERRIN is hiring

ERRIN is looking for a Project & Communications Assistant (traineeship)

ERRIN is looking for a Project and Communications Assistant! This traineeship is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in research, innovation and communications, working with the secretariat's comms and project teams. Learn more about ERRIN's recent work in the 2021 Year in Review.


Job description

The trainee will actively participate in the daily work of the organisation by carrying out communications tasks (website, newsletter, and social media) and by assisting colleagues working on projects. All roles in ERRIN involve a certain degree of multitasking and provide room for growth.

The communications team and the project team will be the trainee’s main points of reference and will provide guidance during the traineeship period. The trainee will have the opportunity to shadow senior members of the team during project meetings.


What we offer

We offer a six-month Belgian traineeship under the Convention d’immersion professionnelle with the possibility for an extension, where the successful candidate will be immersed into ERRIN's dynamic team, working with the secretariat, its members and project partners. The traineeship offers a salary of €950 per month and a monthly travel pass for Brussels. 


Candidate profile

This position is open to all recent graduates who are looking for a place to develop their skills and to build a strong profile for a future career in communications and research and innovation. We are seeking a self-motivated person who can work independently as well as in a team. The candidate should also be organised, and solution-oriented. Excellent spoken and written English is required along with knowledge of one other European language. The person must be customer-focused and able to work in and actively contribute to a team. More details on the requirements are available in the attached job description. 

We would like the candidate to start as soon as possible, or no later than the end of March.


How to apply

To apply, please read the full job description in the attachment and then send your CV and cover letter in English to hilary.webb@errin.eu with the job title as the email subject. Applications should also clearly indicate the possible starting date and contact details.

The deadline to apply is 14 February at 17:00 CET, however, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.