60-020 | Digital Communications Intern

VACANCY TITLE: Digital Communications Intern

LOCATION: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

TERM: 6 months

INTENSITY: Full time (40 hours/week)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025

Only candidates with a valid work permit in the Netherlands will be considered for this position.

ABOUT GCA

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate-related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Profile

GCA seeks a dynamic individual to fill the role of Digital Communications Intern to contribute as a core team member to amplifying GCA’s role as the global adaptation solutions broker on various digital platforms.

The Digital Communications Intern will report to the Senior Communications Officer while working closely with other members of the External Affairs Team, thematic leads and colleagues.

Areas of responsibility

• Social Media Management: Assist in developing, preparing, scheduling, and posting content on GCA’s social media accounts. Use tools like Falcon for social media management and analytics to track performance.

• Content Collaboration: Work with program teams to create engaging content that promotes GCA’s work and adaptation solutions. Help monitor and analyze campaign performance to improve results.

• Internal Communications: Support internal communications by helping put together GCA’s weekly internal newsletter. This involves coordinating with colleagues and using Mailchimp to design and distribute the newsletter.

• Website Content: Assist in updating and posting content on the GCA website.

• Event Support: Assisting in the creation of communications materials (both digital and print) for GCA events.

• Ad Hoc Tasks: Take on additional tasks as needed to support the team, offering flexibility and assistance where required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in digital media, communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.

• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere, with a willingness to learn more. Experience with online animation software is a plus.

• Familiarity with web content management systems (WordPress) is an advantage.

• Experience with email marketing platforms is beneficial but not required.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in diverse, intercultural environments.

• The candidate must already reside in the Netherlands and be authorized to work here.

WHAT WE OFFER

With our global headquarters in Rotterdam on the world’s largest floating office, and regional offices around the globe, the GCA offers a dynamic, high-profile and international working environment in a growing organisation. You will be contributing to our global mission on climate adaptation. You will have the opportunity to draw upon the substantial expertise available at the GCA and its partner organizations across the world and you will be given an opportunity to support the shaping of international policies and global action on climate change, working at the highest governmental levels and collaborating with governments on all continents.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply at https://opportunities.gca.org by submitting your CV and cover letter in English before April 7th, 2025. Kindly mention the date as of which you would be available to start.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

The GCA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GCA does not discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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