• Position: ELA Events and Communications Officer
• Location: Brussels/Belgium
• Reports To:  ELA Secretary General
• Position Type: Full-time
• Contract: CDI 
• Gross Salary Range: 3500€ – 3900€

About the Organisation

The European Left Alliance for the People and the Planet (ELA) is a European political party that brings together green, left, and feminist parties with the goal of building a new Europe—one based on cooperation, social progress, workers’ rights, peace, solidarity, equality, climate justice, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

ELA was officially founded in September 2024 by seven political parties committed to these shared values. More about us: leftalliance.eu

Position Overview

ELA events constitute a key mechanism for coordination and cooperation among ELA member parties on major political issues and challenges facing the left in Europe. They represent one of ELA’s principal instruments, bringing together Members of the European Parliament, national Members of Parliament, and other relevant stakeholders to develop political and organisational strategic responses to the key challenges confronting left movements and parties in Europe today.

The Events and Communications Officer will play a central role in planning and programming events that align with and deliver on ELA’s mission. Working closely with the ELA Secretary General, the Programme and Communications Lead, and with ELA member parties, the Officer will work on the delivery of both fully owned ELA events and co-organised political events, meetings, and public actions.

The Events and Communications Officer will also be responsible for ensuring high-quality communications across all ELA channels, including social media, the website, newsletters, and email communications. This includes translating ELA’s political priorities and event outputs into clear, accessible, and engaging content, strengthening the visibility of ELA’s activities, and ensuring consistent messaging.

This role is ideal for a proactive, politically engaged professional who enjoys programming and organising events, producing content, and working in a fast-paced leftist European political environment.

The position also requires occasional travel within Europe to support and respond to the needs of ELA events.

1. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Event organisation and coordination

• Plan, organise, and support ELA events at European level (general assemblies, public conferences, workshops, and meetings).
• Coordinate with ELA member parties for programming, speakers, partners.
• Support national member parties in organising ELA events.
• Working with external contractors and external providers
• Ensure political coherence and visibility of ELA across all events.
• Comply with EU regulations regarding the financing of European Political Parties.

Communication and content

• Contribute to the development and implementation of ELA’s communication strategy.
• Produce and edit content for social media, website, newsletters, and email communications.
• Draft communication materials related to events (invitations, programmes, press releases, briefings, social media toolkits).
• Update and manage ELA’s website with news, statements, and event-related content.
• Coordinate with external designers, translators, or communication service providers when needed.

Other

• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the wider ELA team and political activities.

2. Requirements

• At least two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in event programming and organisation, political communication, campaigning, or work within a political party, NGO, or European organisation.
• Strong interest in European politics, progressive movements, and left, green, and feminist values. Alignment with ELA’s values of solidarity, equality, social justice, peace, and democratic participation.
• Proven experience in organising events, meetings, or conferences.
• Experience in producing communication content (social media, newsletters, websites), and good understanding of digital communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international, multilingual environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English (additional European languages are a strong asset).

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to application@leftalliance.eu

Please include in the email subject “ELA Events and Communications Officer + your full name”

Deadline: 22 February, 23:59PM