Events and Membership Assistant

European Aluminium

Hours
39 hours per week

Start date
25th August 2025

About the Organisation

Founded in 1981 and based in Brussels, European Aluminium is a member-based association representing Europe’s most complete and thriving metals value chain. Our 100+ members, representing more than 600 plants in 30 European countries, include primary aluminium producers, downstream manufacturers of extruded, rolled and cast aluminium, producers of recycled aluminium and national aluminium associations.

About the role

Reporting to the Community & Events Manager, the Events Assistant will support the planning and execution of events and assist with membership management for our association. This role offers hands-on experience in organising impactful events, fostering member engagement, and contributing to the growth of our community. Ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in the events and membership field.

Responsibilities

This is a non-exhaustive list of tasks, which could be adapted or expanded based on the priorities of the association:

• Collaborate with the Community & Event Manager to manage European Aluminium's membership, sponsorship, and stakeholder databases, including contributing to the creation of a brand-new membership platform.
• Assist the Event & Community Manager in organising impactful internal and external meetings across Europe, including logistical and administrative support for a major public event in 2025.
• Contribute to creative decision-making processes, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
• Support the execution of organisational and administrative arrangements, aligned with European Aluminium’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Prepare engaging presentations and comprehensive background notes to support various initiatives.
• Provide design and branding assistance to enhance the association's visual identity and messaging when needed.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Required:    

• Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail.
• Creative and passionate about events.
• Excellent networker and willing to build up a supportive aluminium network.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactive and responsive with the ability to quickly understand tasks and situations.
• Strong research skills. Knowledge of how to find information quickly and efficiently.
• Have an excellent command of the Windows Office 365 package.
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English and have good knowledge of at least one other EU language.
• Willingness and ability to travel for the organisation of the annual Congress in Europe.

Desirable:    

• Studies/knowledge of EU environment legislation will be considered a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in administration, event management, communication or any other relevant field.

Compensation & Benefits

• 8EUR per working day at the Tickets Restaurant 
• 11.5 days off for 6 months (+ office closure: e.g. 2 weeks closure in Christmas)

Conditions of employment

• You need to have the right to work within the EU

Working locations

• Avenue des Nerviens 85, 1040 Etterbeek

How to apply

• Interested candidates should send:
  • 2-page max CV;
  • 1-page motivation letter;
• Please send your application to Mélina Kotsaridis, Community & Events Manager at: [email protected]. Please specify in the subject line of your email your name and the position you are applying to: "Events & Membership Assistant – [Your full name]".
• Contact us for more info [email protected]

Interviews

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• If short-listed, an interview with the Events & Community Manager will be arranged.

Policies

European Aluminium ensures equal opportunities, treatment and access to all candidates regardless of their sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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