Volunteering/ Internship: Communications Officer

Location: Aarschot, Belgium (remote)

Contract type: Volunteer or unpaid internships

Are you passionate about working for the environment and sustainability? Are you willing to dedicate a few hours or days a week of your time to support us in our mission? Do you want to develop skills in communications management, social media, research, and environmental defense? Do you want to generate a significant impact for our planet?

Join us as
Communications Officer
for Embrace the Earth and be part of our team.

About us:

We are an environmental organisation, located in Aarschot, Belgium. Our team is made up of volunteers from different countries and disciplines who recognise the urgent need to act against environmental degradation and climate change. Our aim is to work every day to build a world where nature and society thrive together. For more information about us, please visit

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated voluntary Communications Officer, passionate about conservation and nature, with strong communication skills and a solid background in the natural sciences. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing content for our social media and digital content strategy, with the aim of increasing public awareness of environmental issues, promoting our initiatives and strengthening our online community.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute content strategies on social networks aligned with the mission and objectives of the organization.
• Create engaging content for social media such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (posts, infographics, short articles, digital campaigns).
• Create visual designs and multimedia content in Canva.
• Prepare clear and accessible summaries of articles, research, and environmental projects.
• Tailor the content of academic and specialised articles for the general public, children, youth, and adults.
• Support the writing of newsletters and press releases.
• Participate in the design and execution of environmental communication strategies.
• Desirable: production of audiovisual material (photography, videos, basic editing).

Profile:

• Training or education in Communications or in Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or related fields.
• Excellent writing and synthesis skills.
• Creativity and interest in digital communication and environmental education.
• Good knowledge of social media management.
• Proficiency in audiovisual design and editing tools.
• Commitment to the environmental mission and a drive to learn.

We offer:

• A friendly work environment, working with a multicultural and multidisciplinary team that is committed to the environment.
• Opportunity to develop your talents in an organisation that values equal conditions and recognizes your work.
• Space to develop creative ideas.
• Gain experience in environmental communications with social impact, particularly in the Global South
• Working remotely.
• Flexible working hours that can be tailored to your schedule.

Terms and Conditions

This position is to join our team of volunteers who wish to be part of the Embrace the Earth organizational body. Therefore, this is not a paid position. Our volunteers are expected to commit to working remotely 2-3 hours daily, although scheduling is flexible. Ideally, we are looking for volunteers who wish to join us on a long-term basis; however, applications for unpaid internships are also a possibility. Let us know in your motivation letter what is best for you.

The minimum duration of the internship is
6 months.

As a volunteer, you will be a vital part of our dynamic team.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet the exact criteria.

If you are interested, please send your CV, cover letter, and examples of your work (if available) to both and , with the subject line "Vacancy: Communications Officer."

Note:
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact us at any time.