The EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU,
a federation of 142 environmental citizens' organisations,
has a part-time vacancy for a
PRESS and PUBLICATIONS OFFICER


We are looking for a native English speaker or somebody with perfect written and spoken English who will work in the Information and Communication Unit.


The work consists of:

  • Drafting and revising press releases
  • Proofreading and editing documents written by non-native speakers
  • Coordination of publications: layout, contact with printing companies and distribution (including supervision of outsourced work). This includes the quarterly EEB newsletter Metamorphosis
  • Maintaining good relations with press contacts in and outside Brussels and updating the media database
  • Organising press conferences and inviting media to EEB events
  • Monitoring press coverage
  • Co-responsibility for EEB activity report

Qualities and experiences:

  • Perfect written and spoken English
  • Interest in and basic knowledge of the EU and environmental matters
  • Competence in French very helpful
  • Proven writing and editorial skills
  • Competence with Word; basic knowledge of databases helpful
  • Experience in drafting and revising of texts and press releases
  • Experience with layout work
  • Flexibility (we expect and offer flexibility regarding the working time)
  • Prepared and able to work in a dynamic, sometimes hectic working environment

EEB offers:

  • A monthly gross salary of 1.630,- Euro (based on 27 h/week; half-time also possible)
  • A number of benefits: holiday bonus, 13th month, pension scheme, luncheon vouchers
  • A permanent contract following a probationary period of three months
  • A pleasant working atmosphere within an international working environment
  • And a just cause to work for

Place:                                       EEB office Brussels  
Starting Date:                         Preferably April 15, 2006 - May 1st at the latest
Deadline for application:     March 3, 2006
Interviews will be held on:  March 9, 2006
  

Please send your application (a letter of motivation and CV) to:
Axel Jansen, Personnel Manager of the EEB
Email: personnel@eeb.org       

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