General information
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is the biggest student network in Europe, with over 540 local organisations (“sections”) active in Higher Education Institutions in more than 40 countries. ESN has been supporting student mobility since 1989 and has its international headquarters in Brussels.
The international headquarters of Erasmus Student Network in Brussels is looking for a Digital Marketing Intern starting on 15 August 2024. This person will support the Partnership Manager in the following fields: digital marketing, account management, data analysis, student support and others, according to the current workflow and action plan. At the same time, the intern will learn about the latest trends in digital and affiliate marketing, and the business perspective of an international NGO.
Main tasks and responsibilities
● Planning and execution of marketing campaigns for commercial partners.
● Creating social media posts and newsletters.
● Account management (communication with commercial partners on a daily basis).
● Maintaining ESNcard.org’s CMS (Content Management System).
● Continuous data-driven analysis on communication channels’ performance and suggestions of improvements.
● Market research (finding new partnerships and marketing opportunities).
● Provide support to the Partnership Manager, Project Teams and the rest of the ESN office when needed.
● Any other tasks or work the trainee would like to learn about as long as the capacity and expertise are existent within our pool of internal or external trainers.
Qualifications & Requirements
● Bachelor's degree, or in the way of getting one, in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, ICT or related.
● Fluent in both written and spoken English. Copywriting proficiency is considered a plus.
● Knowledge of Excel or any other spreadsheet is considered a plus, but it is not mandatory.
● Courses or other previous training on marketing-oriented data science/analytics, social media, marketing, SEO, SEM, and photoshop are also a plus for your application, but not mandatory. Please do not forget to mention these in your cover letter and/or CV.
● Having experience in ESN as a volunteer is considered a plus, but not mandatory.
● Capacity for working in a team, as well as independently.
● Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
Terms and Conditions
● Internship for a duration of 6 to 12 months (relatively flexible).
● We are seeking a candidate who can start on 15 August 2024.
● Must have an Erasmus Placement or any other internship agreement/scholarship. Please note that this is an elimination requirement, as ESN does not have the means to cover any other subsistence costs other than the ones mentioned in the bullet points below. Self-maintenance of the trainee is not an option, as ESN is a strong advocate for fair and paid internships and follows The European Quality Charter.
● Accommodation costs of up to 450 EUR per month are reimbursed.
● Transport costs within Brussels are covered.
● Up to 270 EUR reimbursement for travels to and back from Brussels
● Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance are covered.
Profile
● Analytical mindset with a love for marketing and new technologies.
● Highly proactive attitude. Not afraid of proposing changes and taking ownership of delegated tasks.
● Proactive in communication with commercial partners.
● Feels comfortable in an intercultural environment.
● Passionate about online marketing.
● Willingness to learn about different domains (data analysis, product development, sales…).
● Able to work independently, as well as in teams
● well-organised, able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
How to apply
Please send your short motivation letter and CV via this form by the 3rd of June, at 23:59 CET. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible.
● Please double-check that you are eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or any other traineeship programme that provides you with financial support (such as Eurodyssee) before applying. Please note that this is an elimination requirement, as ESN does not have the means to cover any other subsistence costs other than the ones mentioned in the bullet points covered in the Terms & Conditions of the internship. Self-maintenance of the trainee is not an option, as ESN is a strong advocate for fair and paid internships and follows The European Quality Charter.
● Interviews, either in Brussels or via Google Meet, will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. The deadline set above will not apply should ESN find a suitable candidate before.
● All the notes mentioned above and programme options are the full responsibility of the applicants. ESN will be happy to share the information available, but the overall responsibility of the applications/eligibility check for those and other programmes will be on the candidates.
For questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact ESN’s Partnership Manager Adam Shardob at [email protected] (for content-related questions) or Trassa Ní Fhloinn at [email protected] (for technical/administrative questions).
