Content & Outreach Intern

Il y a 4 jours

Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique European Food Information Council (EUFIC) Temps plein 5 000 € - 6 700 € Contrat

EUFIC - the European Food Information Council, is a non-profit organisation that provides science based information on food and health.

We are passionate science and communication experts who believe in the power of knowledge, and in a world where people choose to live healthily because they know how to.

To help building it, we offer accessible, appealing and actionable science-based information to inspire and empower people to improve their diet and lifestyle.

We collaborate with a broad network of academics, national and international organisations, businesses and professionals in the food and health sector.

We carry out consumer research to understand people’s perceptions, views and preferences. We are a lively, multi-disciplinary, and multicultural team of just over 20 colleagues, based in the heart of Brussels.

Our funding comes from individual food and drink companies, the European Commission, foundations, umbrella organisations and from sales of publications.

We are looking for MSc students who wish to deepen their knowledge of science communication particularly in the area of Food & Health.

An intern must be able to commit to at least 6 months, and preferably longer.

Key responsibilities

  • Active involvement in development, review, and promotion of different types of science-based content (e.g. articles, blog posts, social media posts) covering a wide range of food & health related topics including nutrition, lifestyle, food safety, food quality, food risk communication, and sustainability
  • Contributing to EUFIC's scientific monitoring activities, including desk research on scientific topics
  • Assisting in organizing meetings, conferences, and presentations
  • Supporting (senior) managers with EU-funded projects communication and dissemination activities

Educational requirements, experience and skills

  • currently enrolled in an MSc programme towards a scientific degree focused on food safety, food science, nutrition, or a related area, with the option to pursue a placement during their studies
  • strong and proven English writing skills, another European language is an advantage
  • available for at least 6 months, but preferably longer (up to 12 months)
  • an excellent communicator, with ability to translate scientific information into easy to understand language
  • interested in and a passion for food & health communication
  • can search for information, digest it, and summarise succinctly
  • proactive and well organised, capable of handling tasks alone
  • good interpersonal skills
  • experienced with content management systems and web-based applications
  • working knowledge of standard software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job conditions

  • living allowance of 450 €/month
  • multicultural workplace in the heart of Brussels (but possibility to work remotely)
  • a chance to learn from dedicated science and communication professionals
  • possible European travel for meetings and conferences