Internship at the European Food Information Council

Deadline: 23 October 2015
Open to: applicants with a degree in Food Safety/Food Science or related area
Remuneration: EUR 450 as a compensation for subsistence costs

Description

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a non-profit Brussels-based organisation that provides science-based information on food and food-related topics to disseminators such as the media, health and nutrition professionals, educators and opinion leaders, in a way that promotes consumer understanding. EUFIC is now looking for a Food Safety & Risk Communication Intern. The intern is expected to help in following areas:

Support food safety and food risk communication activities, including social media;

Write articles (this can involve translating complex scientific information into more easily readable articles);

Assist in preparing other publications (reports, presentations, press releases, podcasts, etc.);

Support in preparing visual content (infographics, animated videos etc.);

Assist in organising meetings and follow-up on actions arising;

Provide regular website/extranet content updates;

Conduct desk-based research on specific topics, scientific events, etc.

Eligibility

EUFIC is open to applications from committed and enthusiastic individuals who wish to deepen their knowledge of science communication particularly within the area of food safety. Internship requirements:

Degree in Food Safety/Food Science or related area;

Excellent communication skills with an ability to;

Read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently;

Translate scientific information into easy to understand language;

Summarise information succinctly but accurately;

Working knowledge of standard software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and in a team;

Proactive and well organised;

Interested in and a passion for food safety communications.

Remuneration

EUFIC is offering following job conditions:

For a student placement EUR 450 as a compensation for subsistence costs.

Multicultural workplace in the heart of Brussels.

A chance to learn from dedicated food safety and science communication professionals.

May involve European travel for meetings and conferences.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 23 October 2015. To apply email your CV and a succinct letter of motivation in English, to jobs@eufic.org stating “Food Safety and Risk Communications Intern” in the subject line. Candidates need to be in the possession of a work permit for Belgium if applicable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place in Brussels or via Skype in the first instance.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/10/14/apply-for-an-internship-at-the-european-food-information-council/#ixzz3oZITuXWM