All Things Urban

Eurocities is the network of more than 200 cities in 38 countries, representing 130 million people, working together to ensure a good quality of life for all.

You greet your neighbour as you leave home on your way to do work that is meaningful and decently paid. The air is clean and free of honking car horns. Using the free public wifi, you see that today the public square is a local artisans’ and farmers’ market. Your phone polls you on a few quick ideas that the local administration wants to try. You truly feel like you are a part of the city, and, as such, a part of Europe.

This is the future that European cities have been working to build through Eurocities since 1986. We help cities inspire each other. When a crisis hits, the urgency of local coordination and information sharing is starkly obvious – but with longer-burning issues like climate change, social equality and a vibrant economy this ‘glocal’ approach is no less essential.

That’s why we work with over 200 of Europe’s largest cities to improve the lives of over 130 million residents across 38 countries. That’s the ‘cities’ part of ‘Eurocities’. Hundreds of cities have already committed to getting carbon emissions down to zero, welcoming migrants and refugees, and governing through dialogue with their residents.

Local governments work on the ground with citizens and residents, and are essential partners for turning EU policies and ambitions into reality. As such, cities must be included directly in European decision making and should be in direct receipt of European funds. That’s the ‘Euro’ part of ‘Eurocities.’ So Eurocities, Europe plus cities, equals a better future for all.

The candidate would ideally start in October.

Eurocities is a dynamic and international team where we trust in people, value constructive exchanges and collaborative work. We help people thrive in a friendly, open and healthy environment while promoting a work/life balance.

Responsibilities
As membership and executive committee coordinator, you have an essential role in the Brussels office and are a key link with our members.

You will:

be the primary corporate contact for members of Eurocities
be in charge of outreach to potential new members
ensure internal coordination of members’ engagement across the network’s activities, maintain an overview of this engagement, collate intelligence, approach and follow up prospective members and partners, and ensure information is recorded and maintained.
undertake the role of secretary to the Executive Committee of Eurocities supporting meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and minutes, and supporting the Secretary General with other meeting preparations and follow-up
You will work closely with the Secretary General and the management team of the Eurocities Brussels office. In this role, you will:

understand members’ needs, develop and implement proposals to
improve membership services
improve stakeholder engagement
attract and retain members
prepare high-level meetings for members, including the General Assembly
execute special projects and other delegated tasks
support the financial sustainability of the network by working with the finance manager in the annual process of invoicing members, the approval of accounts and the annual call for the audit committee
manage the onboarding of new members
ensure that the membership database is updated

Profile
You are an experienced professional full of initiative, curious, patient, resilient, creative and flexible.

The skills and experience to do this job successfully include*:

4-5 years of professional experience working on stakeholder engagement
at least 3 years of relevant experience working in membership-based associations
knowledge of cities and urban challenges
experience with facilitation of board work
excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
excellent interpersonal and networking skills
full proficiency in English
problem-solving approach
solid organisation and planning skills
experience working autonomously and as part of a team
organised & accurate, able to meet deadlines
Assets: other languages

*We are looking for candidates who fulfill most of these criteria, but do not hesitate to apply if you think that you could be a good fit for the position.

We offer
A full-time position as an employee under Belgian legislation. The selected candidate will need to either live in Belgium or be willing to move to Belgium for the duration of the contract (candidates need to provide a Belgian address).
An open-ended contract, starting as soon as possible.
3.200 € – 3.400 € monthly gross salary, according to profile and experience.
Flexible working hours.
Part-time teleworking.
Benefits

Meal vouchers, pension plan, hospitalisation insurance, public transport costs, 13th month, éco-chèques, 90€ net per month of teleworking allowance, and training opportunities.

How to apply
Applicants are requested to send a letter of motivation, explicitly describing point by point their relevant experience and linking it to the requirements for the position, in one page maximum, together with a CV with at least two referees (including your current or last employer) by 17:00 CET on 18 September 2022 to: Patricia de Wouters, Head of HR, at jobs@eurocities.eu.

Please send the documents in pdf format and mention ‘membership coord’ in the subject line.

Interviews will be held in person on 22 and 23 September 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CV and personal data of non-selected candidates are not shared with anyone outside Eurocities and will be deleted immediately after the recruitment process. For more information, read our privacy policy.

3.200 € – 3.400 €

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.