The CIE - International Commission on Illumination is an international scientific and standardization organization based in Vienna. Founded in 1913, the association is the global authority on all aspects of light and lighting - from its measurement to technical and architectural dimensions to health and well-being. As a scientific organization with National Committees and members worldwide, the CIE is a member of the International Science Council and its role as a standards developing organization is officially recognized by bodies such as ISO and IEC.

CIE Communications Officer

Impact & broad job profile | International scientific organization | 12-15 hours permanent (possible project-based/future increases)

Your responsibilities

The Communications Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing CIE's internal and external communications, and managing related systems. The role includes developing and editing content for the CIE website, newsletters, social media and other communication materials, as well as supporting the visibility and dissemination of CIE activities, events and publications. Working closely with the Secretary General, the CIE Central Bureau team, CIE Board and CIE's scientific community, the Communications Officer ensures coherent communication and marketing activities to promote CIE's long-term impact, keeping in mind the CIE's core activities, strategic goals, member groups and their needs as well as relevant stakeholder networks. As part of the Central Bureau team, the role also contributes to organisational projects and administrative activities.

• Planning, coordinating and implementing CIE communications across the CIE website, quarterly newsletter, social media (LinkedIn) and CIE's internal member communication channels.
• Creating, editing and adapting content for different audiences and communication channels.
• Developing (including design, layout, production coordination) print and online communication materials, templates and visual content according to the CIE CI.
• Managing and maintaining CIE's communication systems, including content updates, system management (websites, newsletter, fileserver, plug-ins) together with IT contractors as well as systematic management of the CIE's stakeholder database.
• Supporting the visibility and dissemination of CIE activities and publications (Standards, Technical Reports, Scientific Proceedings).
• Marketing and communications before, during and after CIE events, including conferences, webinars and other activities, and contributing to event-related coordination where required.
• Working with CIE's experts to identify relevant technical content and develop it into clear and accessible communications, in view of the CIE's strategy and goals.
• Quality assurance and documentation in style guides, procedures, handbooks.
• Supporting the CIE Secretary General in various strategic tasks and projects.
• Supporting general Central Bureau activities and task assignments on internal projects.

Required skills

• Excellent English, with strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience in communications/marketing, demonstrated interest and ability to perform well in a broad Communications Officer profile.
• Experience with Content Management Systems (ideally Drupal and WordPress), e-newsletters (ideally Mailchimp) and in managing professional LinkedIn content (content, publication, engagement).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including for templates design), particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of basic graphic design principles, programmes (ideally Adobe Creative tools, Canva) and experience preparing visual materials for digital and print (e.g., banners, social media graphics, brochures, event-related materials).
• Ability to communicate scientific or technical topics clearly and appropriately for different audiences.
• Ability to work independently on various tasks within organisational guidelines and CIE's strategic goals.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work efficiently to deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Optional / advantageous skills:

• Knowledge of German.
• Experience in science communications or in a scientific-technical context.
• International/intercultural experience and/or experience working in an international organisation.
• Background or demonstrated interest in light and lighting, or a related scientific or technical field.
• Experience with analytics, SEO or digital performance monitoring.
• Experience in event communications, including scientific conferences and webinars.
• Experience working with associations, non-profits and/or membership organisations.
• Basic video editing or multimedia content creation.
• Experience with Vimeo or similar video-hosting platforms (including event recordings).
• Experience with online meeting and webinar platforms, ideally Zoom and Webex.

We offer

A job with high diversity and impact in a key role at the centre of a leading international scientific organization. International work environment, professional development opportunities, short communication channels and quick decisions in a small, friendly team are part of the package, as is a stunning location in the heart of Vienna between the Karlsplatz/Volkstheater hubs and a Vienna public transport annual ticket.

We offer flexibility in arranging working days by agreement and flexitime agreements are in place.

To support efficient workflows of a team coordinating an international organization we work predominantly at our premises in the city centre where every staff has its own desk and personal storage space. Flexibility to perform certain tasks from home, in particular when private and professional lives would otherwise interfere, are of course possible by agreement.

We offer a mentoring and onboarding phase together with the current Communications Officer who is leaving the job due to the re-location to another country.

The permanent contract is for minimum 12-15 hours / week and depending on additional projects and/or external funding it may be possible to increase up to 15-20 hours / week. However, note that no increase to a full-time position is expected. CIE is interested to receive applications from persons who intend to work part-time in the longer term. Increases to the permanent contract are not short-term but usually on an annual or biennial basis. Please indicate your minimum/maximum possible hours of work and preferences/situation in the cover letter.

More information about the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) is available on the CIE website.

Salary

The starting salary depends on your qualifications and experience and is between 2,500 EUR und 3,000 EUR gross per month (on a 40-hour basis). The salary is paid 14 times per year.

How to apply: Please send your application (CV, cover letter, certificates and/or references) in one PDF file by September 17, 2026 to the CIE Secretary General Dr. Diana Wernisch (diana.wernisch@cie.co.at).

It may be possible to increase working times (but no employment beyond 25 hours is expected in this role) in the future, depending on projects, please indicate your minimum/maximum possible hours of work and preferences in the cover letter.

Interview schedule: Interviews are expected to take place 28-30 September, 2026.

We look forward to receiving applications from individuals motivated to join the CIE Central Bureau team in this unique role for the CIE!

About this job

Employment type: Part Time (Permanent employment)

Salary: 2,500 EUR to 3,000 EUR monthly

Seniority level: Young Professional, Professional Experience

Work model: Hybrid

Place of work: Wien Innenstadt

Field of work: Administrative Support, Secretarial, Office Management, Marketing, Other Jobs, Science, Research

Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position

About the company

Employer: CIE | International Commission on Illumination

Number of employees: 1 - 10 employees

Locations: Wien

Details about this job

Part Time (Permanent employment)

• 12 - 15 hours

Place of work

• Wien Innenstadt

Must-have skills

• Internal Communications
• External Communications
• Content Editing and Writing
• CMS and Stakeholder Database Management
• Graphic Design and Layout
• Scientific and Technical Content Editing
• Event Communcations
• Internal Documentation

Required languages

• English C2

Benefits

• Transportation allowance
• Education and training
• Dogs allowed
• Drinks
• Employee bonuses
• Flexible working hours
• Good transportation connections
• Team events
• Home office

All infos regarding your application

Application process

• Step 1: Application phase
  Interested individuals send all documents in one PDF to CIE Secretary General (deadline 17th September)
• Step 2: Selection for interviews
  Application materials are reviewed and suitable candidates will be invited for interviews (expected 17-18 September, may also be slightly later)
• Step 3: Interview phase
  Interviews take place at CIE Central Bureau (1010 Wien). Currently scheduled for 28-30 September, 2026.
• Step 4: Final Selection
  Depending on situation, a second round of interviews may be conducted at the beginning of October. Final selection expected beginning October, 2026.

Application time frame: Until 17.09.2026

Required application documents:

• Résumé
• Cover letter
• Available certificates & reference letters

Contact person

Diana Wernisch
Secretary General (CEO)
+4369917143187