Policy / Communications intern OpenForum Europe

OFE is looking for a policy/communications intern
Deadline for application: 30 November 2014
Interviews will take place in the first week of December 2014
Start date: beginning of January 2015
Duration: 3 months
Remuneration: monthly stipend of €350
Location: Brussels
About OpenForum Europe
OFE is a not-for-profit industry organization which was originally launched in 2002 to accelerate and broaden the use of Open Source Software (OSS) among businesses, consumers and governments. OFE's role has since evolved and its primary role now is to promote the use of open standards in ICT as a means of achieving full openness and interoperability of computer systems throughout Europe. It continues to promote open source software, as well as openness more generally as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for IT users. OFE is supported by major IT suppliers (including RedHat, Google, IBM, Oracle), user and consumer organisations, and national partners, together representing thousands of individual companies across Europe.
Job description
This is a part-time position. We will accommodate for the possibility for the intern to be studying or have another job in parallel to this position. The intern will be working directly with OFE staff in the Brussels office. Your main responsibilities will include :

• Monitoring EU policy developments and alerting OFE's network on relevant issues ;
• Help in preparing and organising events and meetings with the community and policy makers ;
• Help in preparing communication material for the website (press releases, white papers, policy statements) and social media ;
• General office administration.

We offer a challenging and exciting experience with a dynamic organisation working internationally, and the opportunity to meet and work with senior figures in EU public affairs and the IT industry. The intern will be given genuine responsibilities with only a minimum amount of low-level office tasks.
Desired Profile

• Some understanding of the EU decision making process ;
• Demonstrable interest for the open-source software movement and in the IT industry ;
• Fluent level of written and spoken English ; other EU languages considered an asset ;
• Self starter, reliable, able to multi-task and prioritize own work ;
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills ;
• Computer and web literacy (in particular experience with social media, blogging, HTML/CSS, desktop publishing tool are considered a plus, but not required).

Please apply by email submitting a CV and cover letter only to recruitment[at]openforumeurope[dot]org . Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the above-mentioned email.