Communication & Project Officer

Position description

The International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation (IYMF) is looking for a Communication & Project Officer to join our Brussels-based team. We are seeking a motivated and proactive professional who believes in the transformative power of the arts in society. Working within a small and dynamic team, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of our activities and quickly take on responsibility in both communications and project management.

Key Responsabilities

Communications & Digital Presence

• Manage and develop IYMF’s online communication channels (social media, WordPress website, newsletter,…)
• Contribute to communication strategy and content planning
• Draft and edit content for various audiences and platforms
• Design and format reports, presentations, and communication materials (Canva, PowerPoint, Reports)

Events & Office Support

• Contribute to the content and logistical organisation of events (conferences, trainings, workshops, panels, webinars, concerts, etc.)
• Support office management tasks
• Support governance processes (Board meetings, minute-taking, administrative follow-up)

Project & Fundraising Support

• Support Network Members
• Support the management of EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Creative Europe)
• Assist with reporting and administrative coordination
• Contribute to fundraising activities, including bid writing for EU programmes and private sponsors

Profile & Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of another European language is an asset
• Academic background in a relevant field (communications, journalism, European studies, project management, sociology, humanities or similar)
• Strong interest in arts, culture, and education
• Excellent written and editorial skills, adaptable to different communication channels
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Independent and solution-oriented working style
• A strong desire to learn and a positive, can-do attitude
• Right to live and work in Belgium
• Available to travel for project meetings and events
• Knowledge of Canva, WordPress CMS, and Brevo
• Graphic design skills are an asset
• Understanding of EU institutions and decision-making processes is a plus
• Experience in art, culture and education sector is a plus
• Experience in EU funded projects is a plus

Application instructions

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