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Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Job Description

Are you passionate about conceptualizing, creating and implementing targeted communication?

Would you like to work at the world's leading particle physics laboratory and contribute to extending its impact?

Join the Partnership and Fundraising section in the Stakeholders Engagement (SE) group in the Stakeholder Relations (SR) sector and help bridge science and society through CERN’s philanthropic arm: the CERN & Society Foundation!

The Foundation operates across three main areas: Education & Outreach, Innovation & Knowledge Exchange, and Culture & Creativity.

As Junior Communication Officer you will support engagement with donors and the public to build philanthropic partnerships in support of CERN projects with societal impact. 

In your role and under supervision you will:

• Conceptualise, produce and edit communication material for internal and external audiences (articles, website updates and content, Annual Reviews, PowerPoint presentations, Canva designs, etc.).
• Support creation of regular communication with CSF Ambassadors and the CSF Board.
• Support the Marketing Automation (preparing emails, Newsletter).
• Manage the official CERN & Society Foundation’s Social Media pages (posts on FB and LinkedIn).
• Contribute towards the implementation of marketing and communication campaigns over multiple channels (digital and offline).
• Conceptualise and design marketing items (cups, napkins, boards, etc.), if needed.
• Assist with the design of material targeted to prospective and current donors (brochures, grant proposals, grant reports), using design/publication tools (e.g. InDesign, Canva).
• Help with organisation of events, visits and meetings, if needed.
• Perform research on prospective donors for the process of due diligence and prospect identification, if needed.
• Help maintain CiviCRM database (record donations, email exchanges)
• Carry out other various administrative tasks to support the team, if need.

The ideal candidate

• has a background in communications;
• is proficient in English (French is a plus);
• has strong organisational skills;
• has experience in web development (WordPress experience will be an asset);
• is a fast learner - capable of grasping rapidly and efficiently new concepts;
• has the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• has the ability to thrive at a fast-paced environment, adept at prioritising tasks.

This vacancy is part of the Administrative Student Programme at CERN, within which students can spend a training period of 12 months during their studies (Bachelor or Master). 

The expected start date of the studentship is 01.06.2026

You must be enrolled in full-time studies for the duration of the studentship.

Please, apply before 23.02.2026 to the Administrative Student programme and in addition send an e-mail to partnerships.fundraising@cern.ch to let us know that you are interested in this studentship opportunity.

Please, note in your application form that you are interested in the post of Junior Communication Officer in the SR-SE-PF Sector for the Partnerships & Fundraising Section.