Traineeship Associate Project & Communications Manager

The Club of Rome

Winterthur, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

The Club of Rome is a global think tank with a broad range of interdisciplinary international activities. The Club’s International Centre is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland.

The Club of Rome is currently offering the following traineeship position: Associate Project & Communications Manager (100%).

Duration of employment: Twelve months, full time
Starting date: 1st September 2015
End date: 31st August 2016

Tasks:

In the course of this traineeship as Associate Project & Communications Manager you will work under the overall supervision of the Secretary General and the Executive Director.

You will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the organization of meetings, conferences and events in Switzerland and abroad, such as the Club of Rome Annual Global Meeting to take place in October 2015 in Switzerland;
• Manage and/or assist in the preparation of seminars and workshops as part of the Club of Rome work programme;
• Maintain financial records and accounts and support the budget preparations under supervision, manage information and data base development/administration;
• Support the Secretary General and team of the Club of Rome in various administrative and organizational matters (schedules, appointments, travel, correspondence, etc.);
• Support internal and external communications (i.e. with members of the Club of Rome, local public in Winterthur and Switzerland), handle public enquiries;
• Provide assistance in maintaining relations with Swiss authorities on all HR-related issues such as health insurance, social security, pension, residence permits, visa, etc.;
• Provide support on the substantive programme and organisation of the Club of Rome as required;
• Maintain and further develop the Club of Rome website and social media channels including its web-based communication network, research platform, public forum;
• Support the production and distribution of publications including news releases, information booklets, conference materials, presentations, features and annual reports, educational materials and other publications as required;
• Provide media monitoring and analysis, identify trends and developments of interest to the Club of Rome, respond to public inquires.

Your Background:

• Graduate student in Social Science, Politics, Economics, Natural or Environmental Science/Humanities or similar. First practical experience in project management or communications (i.e. previous internships) will be an asset;
• Profound interest in long-term global issues in the fields of social and economic development, environment, climate change and energy. Ideally, you have already worked on similar issues at your university, voluntarily, or during internships;
• Excellent computer skills. Experience in preparing Power Point presentations, Excel files, picture processing and website development would be a strong asset;
• Excellent English skills; good German will be a strong plus; further language skills are welcome;
• Very strong team player, good communicator, results-oriented, reliable, flexible and creative;
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with diverse people in multicultural environments;
• Demonstrated commitment to the Club’s core values, mission and programs.

What we offer:

• A traineeship with a unique opportunity to work on and learn about the communication and presentation of urgent, cutting-edge global issues;
• Insights to and own responsibility for project management, communications and conference organisation on a global level in an English-speaking environment;
• An appropriate remuneration of 3,400 Swiss Francs per month that will all-w you to cover your basic living expenses in Switzerland. The Club of Rome is not able to cover any further expenses (i.e. accommodation or travel costs);
• A personal, friendly, open-minded, supportive, and creative working atmosphere in a very small international office.

How to Apply:

Send your complete application (CV and letter of motivation as PDF files) IN ENGLISHelectronically to Mr. Sebastian Forsch at sforsch@clubofrome.org by 1st July 2015.

Interviews will take place during the week of 6th-10th July. 

In your letter of motivation PLEASE SPECIFYfirst, how this traineeship will contribute to your future career plans after this position has ended and second, why you are particularly interested in and suited for the working environment of the Club of Rome and its Winterthur-based International Centre.

Please inform yourself about specific visa requirements for Switzerland before applying. Note that you will have to provide for your own health insurance as well as residence and work permits.

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