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28 Nov 2016

Full-Time Communication Internship at Ashoka Belgium

Ashoka Belgium – Posted by AshokaBelgium Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

Job Description

Communication Internship at Ashoka Belgium
Time commitment: Minimum 6 months, as from January 2017 (part-time is possible)
Indemnity: Unpaid and costs will be reimbursed
Location: Ashoka Belgium’s office: Impact House, 39 rue Ducale, 1000 Brussels
Please note that you must be eligible to work in Belgium to apply for any paid or unpaid position at Ashoka Belgium.

Role and Responsibilities
Do you live in the digital sphere? Are you the first to hear about the next big thing in the social enterprise? We are looking for a tech savvy, creative Communications Intern to join our enthusiastic Ashoka Belgium team. We are keen to find someone who could provide ongoing core support to all aspects of Ashoka’s internal and external communications and events. Our new teammate will be working on Ashoka Belgium’s key communications campaigns, helping with marketing materials, organising events, developing our community as well as interacting with our international and Belgian fellows. We are looking for someone who will relish the opportunity to work with Ashoka’s valuable wider network of system changing entrepreneurs.

1/ Communications and Media (90%)
• Design, update and develop the Ashoka BE communication tools (website, brochure, 1-pagers, content…)
• Manage daily Social Media calendar: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, Pinterest
• Source and create rich content for Ashoka’s social media channels, e.g. video, image and audio content
• Develop (pro-bono) partnerships with media in Belgium to increase media coverage of Ashoka events and network
• Engage the team in our communications efforts, working collegially within Belgium and Europe

2/ Admin (10%)
• Support the team with database management on Salesforce

Benefits
• Gain valuable skills/training in social media for the non-profit sector
• Enjoy flexible working hours
• Meet leading social entrepreneurs from around the world and gain invaluable insights in the social enterprise sector
• Enjoy an international work environment

Required Skills and Experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated track record in producing high quality written materials (in English and Dutch – French will be an asset)
• Knowledge and experience in In-Design, Adobe, Final Cut
• Experience of content management systems (CMS), social media, email marketing tools and online content applications
• Ability to work productively, proactively and independently, on own initiative
• Out-of-the box thinking, creativity
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly organised, efficient and detail-oriented

About Ashoka
Ashoka is best known as the world’s largest network of systems changing social entrepreneurs. Ashoka is on an audacious mission – to create a world where everyone is a changemaker i.e. a world where everyone has the skills to make a positive change in their families or communities. It is only in such a world that the solutions will outrun the problems. Launched in 1981, Ashoka has a network of over 3,500 leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows), 10,000 youth ventures, 250+ Changemaker Schools, and 35+ Changemaker Campuses – as well as a community of 20,000+ innovators on Changemakers.com. Ashoka is working with this network to educate and empower young people with the skills to create and drive positive solutions. Please check http://www.belgium.ashoka.org and http://www.ashoka.org for more details.
Meet the Team
You will love working with the Ashoka BE team! We are a passionate, committed and motivated group -determined to change the world. We will never forget your birthday and we are always happy to hear your new ideas.

How to Apply

How to apply Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend applying as soon as possible, with a CV and cover letter, exclusively via email to [email protected] . For any further information, do not hesitate to contact us at the same address.

Job Categories: Social Entrepreneurship. Job Types: Full-Time.

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