The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 1.000 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us!

As People & Culture Intern, Strategic Communications you will be an essential part of the People & Culture and Operations team and will report to the People & Culture Officer, Strategic Communications. You will have exposure to a wide range of HR tasks, gaining hands-on experience in human resources management. The role will interface with colleagues across the Strategic Communications team internationally and collaborate closely with the central People & Culture team of the ECF.

The ECF’s strategic communications team is the outreach unit of the foundation. Its role is to act as a centre of expertise for communication on climate change and to play an active role in helping create more political, media and public endorsement for action on climate change at an international, national and sectoral level. Team members deliver strategic advice, communications and outreach support to ECF’s programmes and its grantees, and work as part of an international network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions more broadly.

Key responsibilities

As part of our growing operations unit, you will support an international team of colleagues on a variety of tasks:

• Handle HR administration: regular monitoring and updating of the HR database with starters and leavers, contract issuance and renewals, completion of probation periods and any other changes to payroll

• Organise onboarding and induction plans for new joiners

• Support with recruitment processes: vacancy postings, shortlisting of CVs, scheduling interviews with candidates

• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the organisation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French; knowledge of any additional languages is an asset

• Sound judgement, able to handle confidential information with discretion and tact

• Good attention to detail

• Results-oriented with problem-solving capabilities

• Team player with a flexible and friendly attitude

• Able to use time effectively and efficiently; prioritisation of important tasks whilst ensuring day-to-day delivery of HR services

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;

• Fixed term six-months internship contract

Location

Brussels. Shared co-working space is available.

We will not provide support for relocation. You must have the right to work in Belgium.

Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload below in English:

• CV

• short cover letter expressing your motivation for this role

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.