Communications Coordinator, Europe

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Must be fluent in English. Fluency in French preferred. Knowledge of other European languages a plus.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a communications role.
• Preferred experience in immigration or child-focused issues.
• Passion for KIND's mission of supporting unaccompanied and separated children and an ability to lead strategic communications to help achieve desired programmatic objectives.
• Proven experience in journalism, communications, or content generation.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills including the ability to accurately synthesize complex and sensitive material for a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of the media landscape in Europe.
• Strong digital and social media skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Word, Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
• Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to practicing and supporting well-being and a work-home life balance.

Additional Information

About KIND Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children. Position Summary KIND seeks a Communications Coordinator, Europe to develop and lead KIND's communications strategy throughout Europe and promote KIND as a leading, mission-driven organization in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. The Communications Coordinator, Europe, will drive KIND's brand and messaging, ensuring our programs and success are communicated effectively and consistently to intended audiences. Based out of KIND's headquarters in Brussels and working closely with KIND's team in Europe and the Global Communications Team based in the United States, the Communications Coordinator will play a crucial role in KIND's Europe-focused leadership team, advising, overseeing, and implementing strategic engagement, including setting communications priorities for funding proposals, creating communications campaigns to advance specific objectives, curating client storytelling content, and developing materials and assets that advance the organization's mission throughout Europe. The Coordinator will keep the Global Communications Team, apprised of KIND's work in Europe, coordinating work flows as needed, and ensure that all communications align with KIND's policies, brand guidelines, and goals globally. The Coordinator will be committed to KIND's mission and have experience of providing communication support within a not-for-profit organization. Under KIND's matrix management model, the Communications Coordinator, Europe, reports to the Vice President, Communications and Public Engagement and to the Senior Vice President and Regional Director, Europe. This position is based in Brussels, Belgium. The candidate must possess legal authorization to work in Belgium. This role is full-time, but will consider candidates who are available part-time. Travel required within Europe with occasional international/overseas travel. Application Instructions To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter. Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm "no fees" recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.

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