Education Programme Communications and Outreach Support

2 weken geleden

Noordwijk, Nederland Octagon Professionals Voltijd

We are looking for a Communication, Production and Outreach for the Education Programme to support the Technology, Engineering and Quality Directorate of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The purpose of this Support Service is to support the TEC Directorate, home to the ESA Education Programme, which has the objective to use space as a theme to enhance the literacy of young people in science and technology and to motivate young Europeans to pursue STEM studies and careers related to space in particular. The selected candidate should show integrity and professionalism.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by Octagon Professionals.

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

  • Generate, maintain and update the ESA Education Annual Communication Activity Calendar, for communication planning and reporting purposes;
  • Maintain, timely publish, update and actively promote the ESA Education and ESAKids web and social media platforms from the front-end point of view; and monitor the status of web and social media platforms as far as consistency, scientific accuracy and completeness of content;
  • Monitor social media platforms and regularly interact with audiences to build followership;
  • Provide management and publication support to other online platforms under the coordination of ESA Education, including the ISEB website and the ESA/ESERO school project online platforms;
  • Propose and support/execute the implementation of improvement concepts/actions, including the implementation of structural changes, of any size, for the above on-line platforms;
  • Produce, and coordinate the production of, edit and publish articles, texts, background information and multimedia, including products for non-formal online learning and e-learning, games, applications, etc, at C2 English level which are scientifically correct and didactically sound, either directly or by tasking external providers indicated by ESA, to populate/update the above-mentioned online platforms and social media, as well as for any offline communication product such as printed and exhibition materials, etc;
  • Provide in general inputs to the production of multimedia for publication;
  • Liaise with the relevant ESA-selected provider(s) for the translation of texts for the ESA Education Office in general;
  • Produce and publish on-line the electronic version of existing materials and activities for all ESA Education target groups;
  • Manage online competitions, activities, and events, including related shipping of goodies and prizes when applicable;
  • Manage the calendar of appearances of the ESAKids mascot, e.g. at events;
  • Support the preparation and implementation of communication plans and communication campaigns for the ESA Education Programme (e.g. CubeSat launch communication campaigns) including the drafting and approval of communication plan documents, the coordination with TV/media/ communication officers within and outside ESA, the production and logistics aspects as applicable;
  • Produce and coordinate and follow up the production of visual design and layout work (2D, 3D, etc) of ESA Education educational, promotional and outreach items (graphics, illustrations, printed materials, layouts, goodies, multimedia, apps, web-TV video and podcast scripts, blogs, exhibition display panels, posters, and presentations;
  • Liaise with Education TV and video production responsible appointed by ESA Corporate Communication for video integration in other communication products, online and offline channels and events;
  • Liaise with applicable external providers for the production, storage and shipment of physical goodie and outreach material items, including monitoring the available stocks and taking prompt action for stock refill, including management of stocks/storage at ESA facilities;
  • Support and coordinate the creation and updates of visual guidelines for ESA Education products, online platforms and activities, including identity branding and manuals;
  • Support and coordinate communication and outreach partnerships with external actors, by dealing with ESA Corporate Communication and other designated services when applicable;
  • Support and coordinate the Office's contribution to communication and inspirational events covered and supported in terms of logistics, text and audiovisual support, goodie and exhibition materials, promotion, communication, content, are concerned, including the European Space Education Conference;
  • Handle and redirect requests received through the ESA Education dedicated external contact mailboxes and social media channels;
  • Provide expert input on demand to the evolution of existing ESA Education activities and to the definition of new activities in the same area of expertise. This will occur through participation in relevant meetings, brainstorming sessions and other means defined by ESA;
  • Provide expert advice and inputs for: state-of-the-art/latest outreach and communication trends and tools, non-formal and informal STEM education trends in the 3-18 y/o age range, especially in ESA Member and Associate States; front-end and back-end online platforms management trends and tools.

Job requirements:

  • University education in STEM;
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in science communication applied to STEM education;
  • High proficiency with office automation tools, in particular Microsoft Office suite and electronic mailing;
  • Experience with outreach activities related to science and technology;
  • High level of flexibility as well as initiative and team spirit;
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU;
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

  • Attractive remuneration package.
  • Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40-hour working week.
  • Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.
  • Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
  • Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.

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