Groupe de Bruges is now seeking an intern for a six months period from September 2011– February 2012. Internships are for undergraduate or graduate students with a keen interest in specific areas of GdB`s current work.
Periods and deadlines
The internships are scheduled to start on September 01st 2011 with an ending date on February 29th 2012.
One vacancy is currently available.
The deadline for applications is August 19th 2011.
Main responsibility
Groupe de Bruges is searching for an intern to assist the organization in constructing and implementing media campaign relating to the GdB projects and activities.
Purpose of the internship
The purposes of the internship are:
- Provide the intern with experience in current agriculture and rural policy issues at European level and an insight into the work of Groupe de Bruges;
- Permit Groupe de Bruges to benefit from the assistance and positive contribution of the selected intern.
- The intern will be involved directly in implementing a media campaign to reach and involve potential participants in an e-learning course on the Common Agricultural Policy. The course is currently being developed with financial support of the European Commission (Grant Agreement number 2011-0098). The media campaign will entail establish and maintan contacts with relevant press, academic institutions and NGO’s as well as the use of social media
Qualifications and experience
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in communication or related subject;
- Experience with media management;
- Some experience with public relations, communications and/or journalism;
- Possess knowledge of website content management systems and social media.
- Basic knowledge of policy issues related to agriculture, rural development, food systems, agricultural systems or related subject;
- Excellent command of English (preferably mother tongue). Additional languages an asset (French preferred);
- Ability to work independently and good time management skills;
Please disseminate this amongst those you believe might fit the profile and might be an interesting addition to Groupe de Bruges.
This is a 6-months unpaid intern position. The successful applicants will receive a letter of recommendation at the end of the internship based on his performance.
The starting date is as soon as possible, preferably not later than early September 2011.
To apply, the candidates should send a cover letter and CV in English to Codrin Paveliuc-Olariu by August 19th 2011 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). You are asked to indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.