Trainee Congress Coordination and Administration

European Aluminium is looking for a Trainee Congress Coordination and Administration for a 4-5 month period

Background

European Aluminium, founded in 1981 and based in Brussels, is the voice of the aluminium industry in Europe. We actively engage with decision makers and the wider stakeholder community to promote the outstanding properties of aluminium, secure growth and optimise the contribution our metal can make to meeting Europe’s sustainability challenges. Through environmental and technical expertise, economic and statistical analysis, scientific research, education and sharing of best practices, public affairs and communication activities, European Aluminium promotes the use of aluminium as a material with permanent properties that is part of the solution to achieving sustainable goals, while maintaining and improving the image of the industry, of the material and of its applications among their stakeholders. Our 80+ members include primary aluminium producers; downstream manufacturers of extruded, rolled and cast aluminium; producers of recycled aluminium and national aluminium associations are representing more than 600 plants in 30 European countries. Aluminium products are used in a wide range of markets, including automotive, transport, high-tech engineering, building, construction and packaging. (http://european-aluminium.eu/)

Key Responsibilities

14th Recycling Congress administrative support

Support/back up of Recycling Assistant

Support in writing the monthly Congress newsletter/reminders

Monitoring and dispatching congress inbox mails

Follow up of external events agency tasks according to masterplan

Exchange of mails with suppliers and customers

Filing and keeping the internal drive up to date with all relevant information (version control)

Onsite support of the Congress in Manchester

Follow up and tracking of invoices prepared by events agency

Support of travel and information related to speakers/exhibitors

Support on internal powerpoint presentations and other publications

Update of recycling database

Other administrative tasks as requested by recycling team

Provide social media support, twitter, linked in etc.

Skills/Profile

Previous experience in Administration is a plus

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Proficient user of social media tools

Must be fluent in both written and spoken English, other languages a plus;

Willingness to travel

Able to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible in his/her approach

Well-organized and precise, motivated, strong social skills, team spirit, flexible, creative

Self-starter, able to anticipate

Benefits

Remuneration depending on experience (minimum 750€/month according to Belgian law) plus benefits (Lunch vouchers, travel reimbursement etc.)

Travels in Europe

A highly stimulating international work environment with an opportunity to develop and grow

If interested, please send your and motivation letter and CV to the following email: jobs@european-aluminium.eu by 30.09.2016 with the subject line Trainee Congress Coordination and Administration Starting Date is October 3rd 2016. We will have interviews on a rolling basis, so send your application shortly.