Communications Assistant

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

Hours
38 hours per week

Length of contract
6 Month

Start Date
July 2025

About the Organisation

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is an international non-profit organization with 42 scientific member societies across Europe, representing over 22,000 scientists working in the field of brain research. Through its activities, FENS actively promotes scientific exchange and education among European neuroscientists and serves as the main European voice for neuroscience on behalf of its members towards European institutions and global partners.

About the role

The Communications Assistant reports to the FENS Communications Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the visibility, promotion, and impact of all FENS activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and impactful social media content on all FENS social media channels.
• Create written and visual content, incl. graphics and designs, for use on FENS websites, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Collect, analyze, and report on metrics/analytics from all FENS communication activities, providing insights and recommendations to improve audience engagement and optimize content strategy.
• Source, create, and publish content in the form of images, infographics, videos, podcasts, interviews, etc.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and the latest social media, communications, and marketing developments.
• Help source, compare, and recommend promotional materials and service providers.
• Assist the Communication Committee with activities, webinars, meetings, and sessions.
• Support the Communication Committee Chair by reporting to FENS governance.

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

Qualifications and Profile:

• Experience with international non-profit scientific organisations and science communication would be considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Mother tongue English speaker preferred, but those with a fluent command of spoken and written English at a professional level are still encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience with social media, websites, and event and marketing promotion.
• Experience managing community-building projects and activities.
• Experience tracking budgets and reporting on KPIs.
• Excellent technical skills ( WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Google analytics, SEO, podcasting, Canva, video/animation production, etc.) and prioritisation of tasks.
• Creative, organised, detail- and service-oriented, culturally sensitive, diplomatic, team player, able to work under tight deadlines and quickly changing conditions.
• Responsible, reliable, and motivated to work for an international non-profit scientific organisation.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in a Relevant Discipline Communications-related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Meal Vouchers
• Group Insurance
• Transportation Allowance

Conditions of employment

• You need to be legal to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please upload your letter of motivation, CV, and the names and contact details of two referees using this form. Applications will be accepted until 30 April 2025

Interviews

• Evaluated on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in May 2025 and will be asked to complete a short, competence-based test. 

Policies

• FENS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on sex or gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, citizenship/nationality, age, religion, belief, or disability. All eligible candidates are welcome to apply.

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