Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator

The European Academy of Neurology (EAN), the leading organisation for excellence in neurology in Europe and beyond, is seeking a full-time Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator at the EAN Office in Vienna.

Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator (full-time 40hr)

Who we are

EAN is a non-profit, independent organisation representing more than 45,000 members, as well as 47 European national societies. As a medical society, we promote excellence in the practice of general neurology throughout Europe, leading to improved patient care. We also aim to keep Europe at the forefront of neurological research and maintain its position as one of the worlds scientific hotspots in neurology.

www.ean.org

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator to join EANs Communications Department. This role will support the development and implementation of external communications strategies, with a particular focus on social media and engaging with key stakeholder groups, including patient representative groups. The officer will maintain EAN's relations with these groups and ensure a strong input from the stakeholder community within EAN's policy and communications strategy. The officer will support the EANs Communications Committee. The Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator will be instrumental in supporting projects within the Brain Health Mission.

We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where flexibility and teamwork are key. We're looking for individuals who appreciate hard work and are ready to tackle both challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm. If you thrive in a setting that's anything but monotonous and are eager to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is for you. Come prepared to work hard and make a difference.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EAN team, relevant committees, volunteers, and stakeholder groups to develop and implement effective communications and engagement plans.
• Manage challenges as they arise and escalate to management where necessary.
• Administration of EAN Communications Committee and support to stakeholder groups.
• Managing the implementation of specific communications projects and campaigns involving several stakeholders, i.e., Committee, Other Departments, members, stakeholder groups, etc.
• Managing events (both onsite and online) ensuring development of programmes and coordinating with stakeholder groups involved including EAN and Brain Health Mission events.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or similar field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Additional skills/experience of Advantage

• Experience with website CMS: Wordpress & Typo3.
• Experience working with stakeholder groups, including patient advocacy groups, and understanding community needs.
• Additional languages, especially German, are of advantage.
• Takes initiative and ownership of tasks and projects
• Enjoys working in a team but also independently where needed

What EAN offers

• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working model split your week between office and home office.
• Office in a cool location 1070 Vienna overlooking Museumsquartier.
• Opportunity for personal development, i.e., additional training and education.
• A dynamic, international team (from more than 17 countries) that values your cooperation.
• The chance to work with people based all over Europe.
• The chance to travel on occasion. EANs congress takes place in a different European city each year!

Salary: Offering a starting gross monthly salary of EUR2,500 for a 40-hour work week, with the possibility of negotiation depending on your experience and qualifications.

To apply for this position, please send your formal application, motivation letter, and CV including gross salary expectations to Anja Sander, EAN Executive Director, Breite Gasse 4/7, 1070 Vienna, Austria to work@ean.org.

European Academy of Neurology
Anja Sander, EAN Executive Director, Breite Gasse 4/7, 1070 Vienna, Austria work@ean.org.