Job offer: Employee (m/f/d) Tocqueville Forum
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The Maecenata Foundation is an independent think tank specialising in civil society, civic engagement, philanthropy and foundations. It has the legal form of a non-profit foundation under civil law and is based in Munich. The place of work is Berlin. It was founded in 2010 and pursues the following purposes, among others: the promotion of science, education and research, development cooperation, international donation transfer and civil society engagement. The foundation sees itself as an idealistic service provider for civil society and advocates its transnational strengthening as well as the development of an open society in Europe and beyond.
The Tocqueville Forum sits at the interface between science, practice and politics. The TF researches, publishes and takes positions on the topics of civil society, non-profit organisations, philanthropy and foundations. It translates the Maecenata Institute’s academic research into political communication and intervenes in and initiates public and political debates. With the European Desk, the Tocqueville Forum provides European partners and interested parties with knowledge, background information and debates on civil society in Germany. At the same time, it prepares knowledge and debates on civil society at European level for the German specialist audience.
We are looking for a committed employee who would like to actively help shape the Tocqueville Forum at the earliest possible date.
Tasks
- Independently write and contribute to scientific and practical analyses on topics related to the Maecenata Foundation and the Tocqueville Forum
- Monitoring, analysing and evaluating current civil society and political developments, including legislative processes in the thematic fields of the Maecenata Foundation and the Tocqueville Forum
- Developing (argumentation) strategies, statements and publications in the context of relevant public and political discussions
- Representing the Maecenata Foundation and the Tocqueville Forum vis-à-vis stakeholders from civil society, academia, politics, administration and the media
- Activation, retention, maintenance and expansion of relevant networks
- Practical and strategic support for the further development of the foundation’s political communication
- Practical and strategic support in the conceptualisation and implementation of targeted and innovative measures (e.g. event formats) as instruments of political communication
- Organisation and, if necessary, implementation of various training courses and intensive seminars on topics related to the Maecenata Foundation and the Tocqueville Forum
- If required, administrative and organisational tasks
Qualifications
- Successfully completed studies (BA or MA) in law, political, social, administrative, economic or communication sciences or related degree programmes
- Relevant professional experience with comparable tasks
- Experience in communicating with target groups in the fields of science, civil society, politics, administration and media
- Understanding of political impact mechanisms at European, federal and state level
- Excellent communication skills and confident formulation of analyses, briefings, dossiers, articles, speeches and concepts
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Very good written and spoken German
- Ability to work in a team, friendly demeanour, initiative, willingness to innovate, diligence and reliability
What do we offer?
- Varied, challenging and responsible tasks
- Flexible working and the possibility of mobile working
- Collaboration in a small, dynamic and collegial team
- Work with meaning and purpose in a think tank for civil society
- Allowance for a job ticket
- A monthly salary of 3,500 – 4,500 €
- The position is initially limited to two years.
We value diversity and are committed to diversity and equal opportunities – we therefore welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, nationality, age, gender, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Please send us your CV and a short cover letter by 1 December 2024 at the latest to: job@maecenata.eu
We look forward to receiving your application!
