About this role
Communications Support Officer (m/f/d)for social media, publications, campaignsPart-time (19.5h) | Temporary (2 years, with possible extension) |WilhelmshavenThe Common Wadden Sea Secretariat(CWSS) is seeking to recruit aCommunications Support Officer for social media, publications, campaigns. Theposition is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Flexible working arrangements,including partial remote working, are possible by agreement. Regular presencein the office is expected.
About UsCWSS supports, facilitates, and coordinates the Trilateral Cooperation on theProtection of the Wadden Sea, through which Denmark, Germany, and theNetherlands jointly safeguard the transboundary Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. Working at CWSS means being part of a dynamic, international, andmission-driven team, operating in a trilateral political-managementenvironment. English is the working language. Our office is located inWilhelmshaven, Germany.
- Your ResponsibilitiesThe Communications Support Officer works closely with and reports to theCommunications & Outreach Officer at CWSS.
- The key responsibilities include:- Plan, produce, and publish communication and visibility materials on socialmedia (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).- Organise annual workshops and monthly online meetings for the trilateralsocial media group.- Provide guidance, follow-up, and support to colleagues on publicationproduction and release.- Plan and deliver communications and promotional activities for events suchas workshops, symposia, and anniversaries.- Track and report on communications metrics.- Give support in other communications activities and brand management.
- Your Profile- A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered.- ≥1 year of professional experience in public relations, preferably in aninternational or multi-partner context.
- Experience in event campaigning.- Proficiency in social media management, MS Office programmes, and designtools such as Adobe InDesign and Canva.
- Proficiency in content managementsystems (e.g., Drupal) an asset.- Media literacy, knowledge of media and accessibility laws, knowledge ofsocial media trends.- Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
- Skills in Danish, German,or Dutch an asset.- Strong organisational discipline and reliability in meeting deadlines andmanaging multiple tasks simultaneously.- Creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and qualitycontrol.- High level of social competence, flexibility, and willingness to supportcolleagues where needed.- Willingness to travel within the Wadden Sea region as required.
- What We Offer- This position is based in Germany.
- Due to German employment, tax and socialsecurity regulations, the successful candidate must be legally resident inGermany and eligible to enter an employment contract under German law for thefull duration of the appointment.
- Unfortunately, we cannot offer cross-borderemployment arrangements for this position.- Salary according to the German Collective Agreement for Civil ServiceEmployees (TVöD) up to level 12, depending on experience.- The position is offered on a part-time basis (19.5h) for an initial periodof two years.
- Subject to the availability of funding and satisfactoryperformance, the contract may be extended.- A supportive and dedicated international team.- Room to grow professionally within the international nature conservationcommunity.
- How to ApplySend your CV and motivation letter in a single PDF in English to SaschaKlöpper, Head of the CWSS, [email protected] subject“Communications Support Officer” and indicate your earliest possible start date.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positionis filled.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. The anticipated start date is 1 January 2027.Questions? Contact Annika Bostelmann: [email protected] |+49 4421 9108 19.In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effectivesince May 2018, we are required to inform you about the processing of thepersonal data you provide during the application process. For more details,please refer towww.waddensea-worldheritage.org/website-terms-and-conditions Homeoffice: Umfang: Nach Vereinbarung