Student Assistant to support the Communication Team - BioInnovation Institute
Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship and the establishment of startups in a vibrant international environment? Are you interested in communicating to a wide range of important stakeholders?
The BioInnovation Institute Foundation (BII) is an international non-profit foundation supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Among other things, BII operates as an incubator to accelerate world-class life science innovation, driving the development of new solutions by early-stage life science start-ups for the benefit of people and society.
The Job
The Communication team at BII is looking for a proactive and engaged Student Assistant to support the team within a wide range of strategic communication and public affairs tasks, including:
- Supporting the Communication team, with general ad hoc administrative tasks, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Help prepare for larger events at BII and delegations visiting our facilities.
- Write short news articles to our intranet, our website, or social media channels.
- Support the Communication with coordination and facilitation of cross-organizational tasks.
Professional and Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is a 2nd or 3rd-year Bachelor's student or has just started an MSc in Business Administration, Communications, General Management or similar.
- Has strong communication skills and is proficient in verbal and written English.
- Is a super-user in the MS Office package, particularly in PowerPoint, with a strong visual design sense, capable of creating professional slides or graphics.
- Is a team player, proactive, energetic, can come up with new ideas, and can effectively collaborate with colleagues from diverse teams and backgrounds across our team and organization.
- Is service-minded, analytical, pays attention to details, honors deadlines, and works in a structured manner with high-quality standards.
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple key stakeholders and several projects in parallel.
The working hours are 10-20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate studies and exams. You will become part of a fast-paced but tight-knit team of experienced and driven communication advisors, covering everything from PR, social media, web site, events, public affairs and internal communication.
Working at the BioInnovation Institute
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at BII gives you the opportunity to work:
- On building the largest innovation and incubation initiative within the Life Sciences in Denmark;
- with key actors within the Danish ecosystem
- as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society.
The BioInnovation Institute Foundation is located at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
Application and Information
For more information, please contact Head of Communication Katrine Villarreal Villumsen (+45 3067 4819). We are reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. Please apply as soon as possible, but no later 21 May.
The expected start 15 June or 1st July.
