FENS Internship: Community Engagement Intern
Solliciteren
Plaats
Brussel1000
Brussel
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-21Online to:
2026-04-22EUR 20.00 HOUR
FENS Internship: Community Engagement Intern
- Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS
- Brussel
- 17 uren geleden
Do you want to help strengthen global engagement in neuroscience, support the activities of an international scientific network, and gain hands-on experience connecting diverse research communities worldwide? If yes, apply for the Community Engagement Internship with FENS – the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, based in Brussels, Belgium
Background and context
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is an international nonprofit association of 44 scientific societies across Europe and represents 22,000+ scientists working in the field of neuroscience. Through its activities, FENS actively promotes scientific exchange among European neuroscientists and serves as the main voice for European neuroscience on behalf of its members with European and global policymakers.
The intern will primarily support the ALBA Network, a division of FENS founded in 2019 to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in the brain sciences worldwide through mentorship, networking, recognition, and advocacy. It connects more than 2500 neuroscientists from 96 countries, spanning early-career researchers to senior leaders across research, education, communication, and advocacy. United by the belief that scientific progress depends on the global exchange of talent, ideas, and perspectives, ALBA promotes access to research opportunities, amplifies contributions from diverse contexts, shares best practices to address bias, highlights region-specific challenges faced by the scientific community, and strengthens the global visibility and impact of neuroscience.
Objectives of the internship
Gain hands-on experience in international community engagement by supporting outreach, communications, and events, within a global scientific network.
Develop practical skills in planning and implementing engagement strategies, including digital communication, event coordination, and community feedback analysis.
Build professional competencies in organisation, collaboration, and administrative processes that support member networks and initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Outreach and communication
Assist in organising and promoting events, workshops, and online campaigns.
Create engaging communication materials for digital platforms.
Help manage social media, newsletters, and website content to keep the community informed and engaged.
Event support
Help plan, coordinate, and deliver online and onsite events, meetings, and volunteer activities.
Assist with logistics, such as setting up venues, managing registrations, and participant coordination.
Analyse participant feedback and contribute to reporting on engagement and impact metrics.
Administrative and network support
Maintain participation records, databases, and documentation.
Support member management processes and internal communications.
Profile
We are looking for a motivated and collaborative candidate who demonstrates:
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Interest in community engagement, outreach, or international networks
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
Excellent interpersonal skills
Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
Familiarity with digital communication tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, Loomly, Zoom) and social media practices
Proficiency with office tools such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Eligibility:
Master's student, recent graduate, or equivalent experience in communications, digital media, events, or a related field.
Background in neuroscience is an asset but not required.
What we offer
· A 6-month, full-time traineeship based in Brussels (on a Convention d'immersion professionnelle - CIP contract) starting April 2026
· Opportunity to work closely with international scientific leaders and organisations
· Practical experience in global community engagement and science communication
· Participation in activities linked to the FENS Forum 2026, Europe's largest neuroscience conference bringing together more than 7000 participants
· Flexible work arrangement including one remote day per week
· The trainee will work closely with the ALBA leadership and will be supervised by the FENS Partnerships & Development Manager.
Application process
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Please send your CV and cover letter combined into a single PDF to .network with the subject line \"FENS Community Engagement Internship\". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
FENS is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment. The FENS office currently has 10 employees.
Background and context
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is an international nonprofit association of 44 scientific societies across Europe and represents 22,000+ scientists working in the field of neuroscience. Through its activities, FENS actively promotes scientific exchange among European neuroscientists and serves as the main voice for European neuroscience on behalf of its members with European and global policymakers.
The intern will primarily support the ALBA Network, a division of FENS founded in 2019 to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in the brain sciences worldwide through mentorship, networking, recognition, and advocacy. It connects more than 2500 neuroscientists from 96 countries, spanning early-career researchers to senior leaders across research, education, communication, and advocacy. United by the belief that scientific progress depends on the global exchange of talent, ideas, and perspectives, ALBA promotes access to research opportunities, amplifies contributions from diverse contexts, shares best practices to address bias, highlights region-specific challenges faced by the scientific community, and strengthens the global visibility and impact of neuroscience.
Objectives of the internship
Gain hands-on experience in international community engagement by supporting outreach, communications, and events, within a global scientific network.
Develop practical skills in planning and implementing engagement strategies, including digital communication, event coordination, and community feedback analysis.
Build professional competencies in organisation, collaboration, and administrative processes that support member networks and initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Outreach and communication
Assist in organising and promoting events, workshops, and online campaigns.
Create engaging communication materials for digital platforms.
Help manage social media, newsletters, and website content to keep the community informed and engaged.
Event support
Help plan, coordinate, and deliver online and onsite events, meetings, and volunteer activities.
Assist with logistics, such as setting up venues, managing registrations, and participant coordination.
Analyse participant feedback and contribute to reporting on engagement and impact metrics.
Administrative and network support
Maintain participation records, databases, and documentation.
Support member management processes and internal communications.
Profile
We are looking for a motivated and collaborative candidate who demonstrates:
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Interest in community engagement, outreach, or international networks
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
Excellent interpersonal skills
Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
Familiarity with digital communication tools (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, Loomly, Zoom) and social media practices
Proficiency with office tools such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Eligibility:
Master's student, recent graduate, or equivalent experience in communications, digital media, events, or a related field.
Background in neuroscience is an asset but not required.
What we offer
· A 6-month, full-time traineeship based in Brussels (on a Convention d'immersion professionnelle - CIP contract) starting April 2026
· Opportunity to work closely with international scientific leaders and organisations
· Practical experience in global community engagement and science communication
· Participation in activities linked to the FENS Forum 2026, Europe's largest neuroscience conference bringing together more than 7000 participants
· Flexible work arrangement including one remote day per week
· The trainee will work closely with the ALBA leadership and will be supervised by the FENS Partnerships & Development Manager.
Application process
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Please send your CV and cover letter combined into a single PDF to .network with the subject line \"FENS Community Engagement Internship\". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
FENS is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment. The FENS office currently has 10 employees.
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