CAUX-IofC Foundation: Communications Internship (50%)
Location : Geneva
Duration: mid- February until mid- June (can be adapted to availability of selected candidate)
Established in 1946, the CAUX-Initiatives of Change Foundation (CAUX-IofC) organizes and coordinates international and local conferences, seminars and training in Switzerland, primarily in its Conference Centre, the former Caux-Palace, bringing together a true diversity of people.
CAUX-IofC provides a safe and privileged space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organisations from around the globe to engage effectively and innovatively in the promotion of trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security.
CAUX-IofC operates in line with its key approach of bringing global change through personal change and with its core values of absolute respect for human dignity, of truth, solidarity and care at every level of public or personal life. CAUX-IofC recommends silent reflection as a means to access creativity and inspiration.
Job description
Communications Intern will be part of the Communications Department and will support it in its efforts to enhance the visibility and the positioning of the CAUX- IofC Foundation and its activities in Switzerland.
The Foundation’s activities include the organisation of and support to International Caux Conferences as well as various workshops, training and events across Switzerland in facilitation tools, Ethical Leadership, Dialogue in Diversity and Sustainable Living.
The communications intern will also work hand in hand with the Head of Communications to develop the corporate identity and the promotion of the Villa Maria.
Main responsibilities
- Draft, edit and design various collaterals as required (i.e. brochures, flyers, newsletters etc.)
- Write for and maintain the caux.ch website
- Support Social Media and community engagement
- Accompany the corporate identity creation of the Villa Maria
- Support the creation of a website, presentation brochure and promotion of the Villa Maria
- Coordinate with external suppliers and volunteers such as translators, conference staff, printers, designers etc. in agreement with the rest of the Communications Team
- Collaborate with the Initiatives of Change (IofC) staff in Switzerland and work closely with colleagues in the Geneva and Lucerne office, assisting them in communication matters whenever necessary and in agreement with the Head of Communications.
- Keep updated and informed of new trends, best practices, tools and means in communication, especially when these relate to NGOs and their work.
Desired profile
- Recent graduate or currently enrolled student in Communication / Marketing/ Multimedia production/ Graphic Design Degree or related
- Previous experience in an international, multicultural environment
- Knowledge of International NGOs
- Adhesion to IofC’s values and approaches; prior IofC experience a plus
Required skills:
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible
- Team oriented and able to function well in a multilingual and multicultural environment
- Working knowledge of Desktop Publishing Softwares (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- French or English mother tongue, excellent command of the other language
- Excellent writing and editing skills in French and English, web writing an asset
- Excellent knowledge of the social media environment and community engagement
Would be an asset:
- Knowledge of Drupal
- Experience in web design
- Knowledge of German
Terms and Conditions
Only applicants with Swiss/EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland will be considered.
How to apply
Please submit your CV, a motivation letter (in English) and a writing sample of approx. 300 words (in English, French or German) about one of the Caux Conferences to Stephanie.buri@caux.ch until 7 February, 2016 mentioning the title of the position in the subject line.
Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Start date and compensation
Mid- February, this is an unpaid internship. Transportation costs will be reimbursed.
CAUX-Initiatives of Change
1 rue de Varembé
1202 Geneva