We are looking for an initiative-driven professional with an eye for current developments in European integration. You are an excellent communicator, able to engage diverse communities, with a talent for digital media and website maintenance. Are you that creative storyteller that enjoys to pioneer

Maastricht University (UM), the City of Maastricht and the Province of Limburg are partnering up to further shape and strengthen the European profile of the university, the city and the region. Everyone is welcome in Maastricht to shape Europe one day at a time and enrich the European project with his or her ideas and solutions. Dreamers and doers, citizens and professionals, thinking straight, thinking lateral – everyone will find a platform here to work on Europe, engage in debate, experience new insights through and/or organize events, start businesses or movements or to host demonstrations. Maastricht as a center for debate, critical dialog and discussion on Europe and being a European citizen. Maastricht, Working on Europe!

Studio Europa, which is at the heart of the Maastricht, Working on Europe programme, organizes citizen dialogs, lectures, debate nights, workshops, events, youth gatherings and podium programmes on science, culture and society from a relevant European perspective. We aim to reach a diverse audience and actively involve and work with a variety of partners, from citizens, cultural institutions, the government, to student initiatives, at a local, regional and (inter)national level.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative talent that complements and supports the core team of Studio Europa. As Storyteller and Engagement Coordinator, you enjoy the challenge of getting the MWOE brand message out to people. You transform news and information into clear and compelling stories that attract different groups of individuals. You make creative use of various communication instruments, such a new (social) media channels and would love to contribute to creating an interactive and dynamic website / web community. By doing so, you will play an important role in increasing the visibility of the MWOE brand and in further building our community. You are an effective networker with a sharp and inquisitive mind, which enables you to collaborate effectively with our partners from UM, the City and Province, and specifically with the marketing and communication professionals that advise you and our team. Do you recognize yourself in the following profile? Then we would love to meet you!

Requirements

• You are a skillful writer who understands our audience and is able to contribute to building an engaged community;
• You have a broad interest for societal engagement, culture and science and a good ‘nose’ for interdisciplinary perspectives and relevant and current European themes;
• You are familiar with google analytics, Wordpress, photo and video editing and social media management dashboards such as Coosto;
• You are able to execute our marketing strategy that involves getting the public to respond to posts, share posts, or re-tweet your posts as well as sharing the general message of the MWOE ambition;
• You have relevant work experience, preferably as communication officer and/or digital media editor;
• You are communicative and proficient in Dutch and English;
• You are flexible, creative and independent;
• You are an energetic team player that flourishes in an entrepreneurial, dynamic and pioneering team;
• You hold a relevant vocational bachelor (HBO) or university degree (WO);
• You live in the surroundings of Maastricht or are willing to relocate.

The working hours are determined in consultation with management, with possible evening or weekend work from time to time.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

Maastricht University offers a challenging job in an attractive international work environment within the Maastricht, Working on Europe project for one year, with the prospect of extension based on the continuation of the project (which is anticipated) and after a positive assessment. The salary depends on the qualifications and experience of the candidate and ranges from €2.579 - €3.445 (scale 8) gross per month. In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of year allowance. The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provision also apply. For more information check the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > support > UM employees.

Contract type: Temporary. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Employees with a permanent contract are also invited to apply.

Maastricht University

Based in Europe, focused on the world. Maastricht University is a stimulating environment. Where research and teaching are complementary. Where innovation is our focus. Where talent can flourish. A truly student oriented research university. Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. For more information, we refer to www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/.

Studio Europa

Maastricht University is joining forces with the City of Maastricht and the Province of Limburg to further shape and strengthen the European profile of the city, the region and the university. Maastricht as a center for debate, critical dialog and discussion on Europe and being a European citizen. The Maastricht, Working on Europe programme aims at three core ambitions:

• Develop Maastricht as a European center of excellence, renowned at home and abroad, with a leading European research agenda and prestigious study programmes. The go-to source for politicians, policymakers and the press when it comes to interpreting and advising on Europe;
• Create Studio Europa as the physical workplace, an open space and platform where academics, students, residents and social entrepreneurs (incubator function facilitating start-ups) work and debate on Europe and engage with culture and the media;
• Enhance the European profile of the city, region and university, bolstered by a full agenda of activities revolving around Europe and involving citizens, society, business, academia and media (e.g., debate nights, citizen dialogs, youth gatherings, cultural festivals and the Maastricht Europe Days.