Communications Coordinator

You are a creative, passionate, organised person, as well as experienced in strategic communications and digital storytelling. You know how to design and implement communications campaigns, track progress, manage collected data, and build creative ways to engage with your audience. You are very good at anticipating challenges, jumping on opportunities, and quickly finding creative solutions. You excel at personal relations and enjoy teamwork; are capable of running different tasks simultaneously; and like working in an agile international environment. You have experience working with EU media and an interest in EU policy. You are passionate about environmental and social justice, with a particular interest in plastic. 

The Rethink Plastic communications coordinator is responsible for the coordination and co-implementation of key communications strategies to support the achievement of the Rethink Plastic alliance, in close link with the BFFP Europe communications officer.

1. Coordinate communications strategies, campaigns and tools for Rethink Plastic

• Plan and implement innovative and effective communications strategies, in close coordination with the Rethink Plastic partners and the Rethink Plastic coordinator;
• Coordinate the production of Rethink Plastic’s communications materials, including communication on publications and press releases, and support their drafting as relevant; 
• Coordinate the promotion of and communications around Rethink Plastic’s online and in person events;
• Facilitate the Rethink Plastic Communications Group meetings and contribute to the alliance meeting (regular meetings and strategic meetings). 

2. Manage the Rethink Plastic alliance communications tools 

• Run the communications of the alliance in line with the general advocacy strategy;
• Manage the alliance’s website and produce digital content;
• Manage the alliance’s social media channel and online community;
• Produce the alliance’s monthly newsletter;
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.

3. Ensure coordination with BFFP communications 

• Identify synergies between the  EU policy focuses communications from Rethink Plastic and other work and communications of the BFFP movement in Europe (and beyond)  and leverage these synergies, together with the BFFP Europe comms officer;
• Coordinate with BFFP Europe comms officer on co-branded publications. 

4. Supervise 

• Oversee third-party contractors depending on projects (i.e. graphic designers, web administrators, contractors, etc.);
• Budget management as required.

This is a full-time position with a Belgian contract. We offer flexibility in terms of partially working from home, but candidates are expected to be able to commute to the Brussels office on a regular basis and when the job requires (this will be in agreement with your Line Manager). A valid working permit for Belgium is required.

The initial contract will be for one year, with the possibility to be extended to a permanent one.

We offer a competitive gross salary in the range of €3280 – 3480/month, which is calculated according to your transferable years of experience, the requirements of the current job offer, and our internal salary policy. 

In addition to this, we offer benefits such as lunch vouchers; a 13th month proportional to your time worked during the year; 20 vacation days plus 4-10 extra-legal holidays; and travel insurance. 

We take pride in our ability to support one another’s work in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect; and look forward to introducing the successful candidate to our welcoming and highly motivated team and network members.

Starting date: 1 March 2023

At Rethink Plastic and BFFP Europe, we understand that not all individuals have the same opportunities to engage in paid work or studies both within and outside of the movement. We highly value passion and experience in addressing plastic pollution, environmental, social, health and human rights justice. We are open to receiving applications from those who may not fulfil all the required skills but have the interest, passion and lived experiences to fulfil the role. In this respect, we encourage people from a diverse intersection of backgrounds to apply. 

Please follow this link where you will be asked to fill in your basic information and send your CV and motivation letter with references. All these materials should be provided in English. 

If you have any questions, please contact Justine Maillot at  justine@rethinkplasticalliance.eu by email stating in the subject line Rethink Plastic Communications Coordinator  Please note that applications via email will not be accepted – only through the application form provided through the link above.

Deadline for application: 22 January 2023

First round interviews to take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of February 2023, online.

Selected candidates will be requested to carry out an assignment (1h30 max) before the final round. 

Final round of interviews to be held on the 8th and 9th of February 2023, in person in Brussels.

Due to the high amount of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.