Student Assistant at "Association of Nordic Engineers"

Join ANE as a Student Assistant: Gain Experience in Regional Cooperation and Lobbying Activities  

About the Job

Are you interested in international cooperation focusing on the importance of engineering in emerging tech, the green transition, and sustainable societies? Would you like to be a part of coordinating activities that promote the role of engineers in the Nordic region? Do you have an eye for detail and a flair for organising events and a sharp pen? Would you like to gain experience in influencing decision-makers? If the answer is yes, you could be the Student Assistant we’re looking for!  

What We Offer Experience in regional cooperation and lobbying activities, Skills development in event planning and coordination, Opportunities for political engagement and networking, A small team and flexible work environment, where you have a unique opportunity to be involved in many different tasks and have personal responsibility for specific projects, Exposure to various experts and professionals in an international setting, and A job in an international organisation in the heart of Copenhagen. The ANE secretariat is located in the premises of the Danish Society of Engineers, IDA.  

Your Responsibilities As a Student Assistant you will support the activities of the Secretariat, you will:

Support the Secretary General in planning and executing events such as meetings, conferences, and panel debates. This entails drafting background materials, communicating with different stakeholders, preparing meeting reports, ensuring follow-up, and handling logistics for both physical and online events, Conduct research, develop engagement documents, and prepare project proposals, Coordinate activities within the ANE Student Network and the ANE Circular Economy Workgroup, and Assist the communications manager with managing website content, drafting news and publishing on social media, and finding relevant content in different media/news channels.  

About You

You are a strategic and analytical thinker, capable of quickly learning and processing large amounts of information. Furthermore, you bring with you a fluency in both English and a Nordic language, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms. We will consider all candidates regardless of academic background. However, we will prioritise relevant experience and studies. You could, for example, have a background in communications, social science, or study international relations.  

If this sounds interesting to you, you should join us!  

How to Apply To apply, kindly send us your motivation letter (max 1 page) and CV using the “Apply” function below. We encourage you not to include a photo in your application to minimise any bias in the recruiting process

The application deadline is 30 May.

Interviews are planned for Week 24. Successful candidates will be contacted to arrange a time. The start day is 1 August 2024, and the student will be contracted for 15 hours per week across 2-3 days.  

If you have any questions about the vacancy, please get in touch with Ella Hardam Hill, elhh@ida.dk .  

About the Association of Nordic Engineers, ANE The Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE) is a cooperation organisation for trade unions representing more than 500.000 engineers in the Nordic region. ANE is a platform for its member organisations to share know-how and generate new ideas. Our shared work is used for policy influencing in the Nordic region, at the EU level, and globally. The primary objectives for ANE are to promote the attractiveness of STEM education, strengthen the role of engineers in the transition to a sustainable society, and advocate for good working conditions for STEM professionals in the labour market. Visit www.nordicengineers.org for more information.  

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