EuroVelo Intern
ECF - European Cyclists' Federation
Brussels, Belgium
ECF is looking for a motivated EuroVelo Intern to join its EuroVelo team in Brussels and support its Communications and donations activities.
Internship description
The EuroVelo Intern will work as part of the EuroVelo Management Team to help boost the EuroVelo network and its aim to encourage access to cycling for all by creating a network of high-standard long-distance cycle routes, benefiting all categories of cyclists and fostering sustainable tourism.
The tasks include: managing social media channels (content and moderation) with the support of the Communications Officer and Brand and Marketing Officer; supporting the running of the EuroVelo donations system together with the Projects & Partnership Coordinator; drafting and editing articles and newsletters; desktop research, answering requests from the public; supporting the daily activities of the EuroVelo Management Team – all to help fulfil the EuroVelo Strategy 2030.
Specific responsibilities for the EuroVelo Intern:
- manage and produce content for social media (mostly Facebook, Instagram);
- support the EuroVelo donation system (manage the requests, stocks and shipping);
- answer requests from the public, partners and various stakeholders;
- write and edit articles, newsletters and mailings;
- help keep the EuroVelo website and translations up to date;
- support preparing meetings and taking minutes, support communication campaigns, etc.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU (European Union) and able to live and work in Belgium during their internship. The candidate should be able to start around 10 March 2025.
Who are we looking for?
Essential:
- A person who has completed tourism, communication, marketing or similar master or bachelor studies;
- A person with experience or interest in using social media, other digital communications platforms, and implementing marketing campaigns;
- A highly motivated individual with a proactive attitude, good time management skills and the ability to multitask;
- An outcome-oriented team player with a hands-on attitude and willingness to learn;
- A person with strong ethical standards, ready to work in an international and multicultural environment;
- A fluent English speaker. The knowledge of German language will be considered as a strong plus and the knowledge of French is a further asset;
- A person with excellent writing and communication skills;
- A person interested in working on sustainable tourism projects;
- Someone committed to ECF’s and EuroVelo’s mission to improve conditions for more and better cycling for all;
- Someone with the legal right to work in Belgium.
Desirable:
- Comfortable working with Google tools (Docs, Analytics, Forms, etc.) and Microsoft 365;
- A creative individual with an eye for visual design;
- A person with experience in writing resources and materials for cycling tourism, cycling media, voluntary groups etc.;
- Ideally also a cyclist for leisure or transport.
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