An international organization is committed to environmental justice. The organization combines advocacy and policy expertise to change unjust systems worldwide and simultaneously strengthens the power of civil society to take the lead in this change. From policy influencing to implementation, the organization works to change systems that have a major impact on people and our planet, including systems in trade and finance.
Together with a network of over 500 partners in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, local voices are connected with international decision-makers. The aim is to work towards new systems where ecological integrity and the livelihoods of local communities are central. The team of approximately 25 people works in a self-organizing manner, valuing decentralized decision-making, ownership, personal leadership, and open feedback. Mutual care and collaboration are central.
What you do
As a hands-on communications officer, you will help strengthen the organization's communication. You will contribute to making the work visible and accessible to an international audience of partners, funders, policymakers, and others committed to environmental justice. You will play an important role in online visibility. You will work closely with the communications manager, who is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of communication.
Together, you will ensure that the message is clear, consistent, and reaches the right target audiences.
Responsibilities. Website and visual identity.
- Assist in managing and further developing the website and communication channels.
- Support the implementation of the new visual identity on the new website and in online and offline communication tools.
Content and storytelling.
- Gather stories from partners and programs, and write and edit content for social media, newsletters, and the website, with special attention to Dutch-language content.
- Collaborate closely with content specialists to translate complex topics and developments into accessible and engaging content.
- Help build and maintain a photo archive to support storytelling.
Social media.
- Support the daily management of social media channels, including planning, creating, publishing, analyzing, and monitoring content.
- Maintain a content calendar for social media, with special attention to LinkedIn.
Reach, campaigns and support.
- Follow media trends, developments, and relevant conversations and identify opportunities to increase the reach and impact of communication.
- Support colleagues in strategically communicating about their work to external target groups.
- Contribute to campaigns, launches, and other communication activities, including webinars and live events.
Profile
We are looking for someone who is curious, creative, and practical, enjoys collaborating, and wants to develop further in the field of communication within an international organization for environmental justice.
What they ask
- Native-level proficiency in Dutch, both oral and written, and excellent proficiency in English.
- Experience in communication, preferably focused on environmental justice, social change, and/or the work of civil society organizations.
- Minimum of two years of experience with social media and online communication, for example through relevant projects, internships, or other work experience.
- Strong writing and editing skills, especially in Dutch, and the ability to transform highly complex information into accessible and engaging content.
- A good understanding of social media: you know what makes content attractive and follow developments in platforms, formats, and trends with interest.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to plan content, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with various colleagues.
- An open and collaborative attitude and the ability to work well with colleagues with different expertise.
- Experience with website management and knowledge of CMS systems, preferably WordPress.
Desired.
- Other languages are a plus.
- Interest in visual communication. Experience with simple graphic design or content creation tools is a plus.
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