IPrA seeks applicants for Executive Secretary position

IPrA seeks applicants for Executive Secretary position

The International Pragmatics Association (IPrA) a non-profit organization (vzw) is now accepting applications (through 15 November 2025) for a full-time association management position as Executive Secretary. The position's responsibilities are outlined below, along with details for submitting an application. The anticipated start date is early January 2026.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the IPrA Secretary General, the Executive Secretary will be responsible for the administration of the International Pragmatics Association. This involves membership management (handling membership applications and renewals, providing email support), website and communication management (website maintenance, sending newsletters), supporting IPrA programs and meetings (such as the International Pragmatics Conferences).

Requirements

· Fluency in spoken and written English

· Basic proficiency in Dutch

· University (Bachelor or Master) degree in humanities/social sciences, communication or office management; familiarity with linguistics is a plus

· Advanced computer skills, preferably including experience with website design/maintenance and (basic) video editing (or an interest for short-term development of such experience)

· Willingness to travel occasionally for (preparation of) conferences

Ideal characteristics

· Strong interpersonal and communicative skills; trustworthy, congenial and diplomatic

· Ready to collaborate while able to work independently

· Detail-oriented

What we offer

· Full-time employment (with a six-month trial period)

· Salary in line with comparable positions (in Belgium)

Place of work

Office space in central Antwerp, with possible arrangements for part-time working from home.

Application instructions

Please send a cover letter and cv to using the subject line "Application IPrA Executive Secretary". Deadline 15 November 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 2000 Antwerp