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We are looking for a Communication Coordination professional to support the Technology, Engineering and Quality Directorate of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The purpose of this Support Service is to support the TEC Directorate, home to the ESA Education Programme, which has the objective to use space as a theme to enhance the literacy of young people in science and technology and to motivate young Europeans to pursue STEM studies and careers related to space in particular. The selected candidate should show integrity and professionalism.
Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by Octagon Professionals.
The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:
- Support the Facility Management Team to ensure that ESTEC site remains adaptable for visits, both public and internal events, mission launches, and displays;
- Collaborate with the Internal Communications Office (Corporate Communication) to guarantee communication to the ESTEC workforce;
- Support in the implementation of communication messages and of the latest ESA Corporate branding at the ESTEC establishment exhibition/display materials and tools, including collaboration with the ESA Communication Branding Office;
- Maintain and populate (publish) all TEC and ESTEC social media platforms (eg X ESA NL, TEC LinkedIn, Head of ESTEC site and D/TEC LinkedIn, ESTEC and TEC Website) with ESA/ESTEC and TEC/ESTEC key messaging, including close collaboration with the corporate communication editors;
- Collaborate with the ESA Corporate Communication Social Media Office on branding and type of messaging;
- Create and edit articles for internal and external use;
- Create a TEC social media campaign per year, promoting TEC annual defined goals and ESTEC's events, visits and support projects;
- Support with editorial duties;
- Support with a variety of events and event planning activities at ESTEC.
Job requirements
- Degree level education in a relevant field;
- At least 3 years of relevant experience;
- Highly proficient with office automation tools, in particular Microsoft Office suite and electronic mailing;
- Very good interpersonal skills and customer oriented approach;
- Interest in ESA and TEC Programs and related activities;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU;
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
We offer:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40-hour working week.
- Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.
- Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
- Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.
Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!
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