We are hiring – Membership Assistant

Deadline: 25 of August, 2023

Your main tasks will be to:

• Support the implementation of the ECOS Membership Strategy, in line with the ambition of the organisation’s Strategic Plan;
• Assist in member recruitment, renewal and retention campaigns;
• Support the implementation of new activities and products that meet the needs and interest of members, as well as the creation of opportunities for members to come together;
• Help plan and manage closed and public events, as well as assist in developing ECOS training and capacity building programmes;
• Help maintain the quality and integrity of the ECOS membership records;
• Undertake research linked to ECOS databases and ensure their regular maintenance and updates.

Skills and experience required:

• University-level degree;
• Fluent written and spoken English (native-speaker or equivalent), other languages an asset;
• Experience working for a membership organisation an asset;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Ability to transform complex technical issues into engaging calls to action;
• Good writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work in multicultural environments and good interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of environmental NGOs.

An asset:

• Event management and project management experience
• Understanding of environmental policies and/or standardisation processes
• Experience in an NGO environment

What we offer:

• A six-month full-time paid traineeship under the Belgian CIP framework (Convention d’immersion professionnelle), plus meal vouchers, reimbursement of public transport expenses, and 2 days of holidays per month. Please note the Belgian CIP framework is not compatible with ongoing studies.
• An experience at an international environmental NGO, dynamic and constantly developing, working on both policy and standardisation.
• The possibility to join all relevant team training opportunities (e.g. time management) and internal briefings (e.g. how to create impact through writing).
• Being part of a welcoming, pleasant and dedicated team, whose common goal is to protect the environment.
• A flexible working environment, with the possibility to telework partly.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter (both in English, each maximum 1 page) by no later than midnight 25 August 2023 to: careers@ecostandard.org, with the subject line ‘Membership assistant: name’. The first round of interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ECOS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At ECOS, we believe diversity is what makes our work richer and our team stronger. Your race, nationality, colour, gender, age, religion, disability, status, or sexual orientation are NOT important to us, we value your knowledge and commitment. If you believe you can contribute to our common goal, we encourage you to apply.