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Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks

Internship/TraineeshipCommunication & Marketing

Posted 23 Oct 2026  ·  Expires 2 Nov 2026

Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks

Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks

The Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks (GAMIAN-Europe) is a non-profit, patient-driven pan-European organization. It represents and advocates for the interests and rights of individuals affected by mental ill-health across Europe. Its work focuses on advocacy, information, awareness-raising, education, and capacity building within the mental health sector, aiming to destigmatize mental illness and promote patients' rights.

Key Responsibilities:

GAMIAN-Europe-based “Awareness Raising Projects” (see examples here) tasks:

  • Assist with website management, newsletter creation (MailChimp), and social media posting, including regular updates through WordPress

  • Support strategic communications campaigns on various topics around different mental health conditions in cooperation with the rest of the team

  • Support the management and promotion of social media campaigns, including paid advertising where relevant

EU-funded Research Projects (see current projects here) tasks:

  • Support the communication of Horizon Europe projects in which GAMIAN-Europe is involved, including managing project websites, sending newsletters and managing project social media, focusing on creating content and increasing project outreach

  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communications plans for EU projects and occasionally send emails to project partners

  • Support digital outreach activities, including social media promotion and paid campaigns where relevant

Other tasks

  • Support the organisation of events / meetings

  • Organise databases

  • Other general day-to-day when necessary

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills and a keen interest in mental health

  • Proficient in both written and oral English

  • Experienced with Canva or other design tools

  • Capable of working independently, multitasking, and prioritising tasks effectively

Desirable skills and experience

  • Experience in online marketing, specifically in expanding outreach through innovative tools and promotions

  • Experience managing paid social media advertising, particularly through platforms such as Meta and LinkedIn

  • Previously involved in European-funded research projects (Horizon Europe)

Benefits

  • Monthly allowance for the duration of the internship

  • Monthly meal vouchers

  • Discounted public transportation

  • 10 days leave during 6 months

  • 1-2 days weekly telework.

Conditions

  • Entitlement to work in the European Union

  • Candidates must be entitled to work in Belgium

  • The selected candidate has to be based in Brussels for the duration of the 6 months

Application procedure

  • Interested candidates should send their CV and portfolio (if applicable) to

[email protected] by 2 November 2026 (23:59 CET).

  • Please use the subject line: “LAST NAME – FIRST NAME – Communications Internship”.

  • Selected candidates will be invited to an initial online interview with the Communication Officer.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second interview before a final decision is made.

Interviews will take place in November-December 2026, with a flexible start date in January 2027. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GAMIAN-Europe is committed to inclusive and respectful recruitment. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health conditions and from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

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