Communications Support Officer

Communications Support Officer (m/f/d)
for social media, publications, campaigns

Part-time (19.5h) | Temporary (2 years, with possible extension) |
Wilhelmshaven

The Common Wadden Sea Secretariat(CWSS) is seeking to recruit a
Communications Support Officer for social media, publications, campaigns. The
position is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Flexible working arrangements,
including partial remote working, are possible by agreement. Regular presence
in the office is expected.

About Us

CWSS supports, facilitates, and coordinates the Trilateral Cooperation on the
Protection of the Wadden Sea, through which Denmark, Germany, and the
Netherlands jointly safeguard the transboundary Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.
Working at CWSS means being part of a dynamic, international, and
mission-driven team, operating in a trilateral political-management
environment. English is the working language. Our office is located in
Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Your Responsibilities

The Communications Support Officer works closely with and reports to the
Communications & Outreach Officer at CWSS. The key responsibilities include:

• Plan, produce, and publish communication and visibility materials on social

media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).

• Organise annual workshops and monthly online meetings for the trilateral

social media group.

• Provide guidance, follow-up, and support to colleagues on publication

production and release.

• Plan and deliver communications and promotional activities for events such

as workshops, symposia, and anniversaries.

• Track and report on communications metrics.

• Give support in other communications activities and brand management.

Your Profile

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.

Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• ≥1 year of professional experience in public relations, preferably in an

international or multi-partner context. Experience in event campaigning.

• Proficiency in social media management, MS Office programmes, and design

tools such as Adobe InDesign and Canva. Proficiency in content management
systems (e.g., Drupal) an asset.

• Media literacy, knowledge of media and accessibility laws, knowledge of

social media trends.

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Skills in Danish, German,

or Dutch an asset.

• Strong organisational discipline and reliability in meeting deadlines and

managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and quality

control.

• High level of social competence, flexibility, and willingness to support

colleagues where needed.

• Willingness to travel within the Wadden Sea region as required.

What We Offer

• This position is based in Germany. Due to German employment, tax and social

security regulations, the successful candidate must be legally resident in
Germany and eligible to enter an employment contract under German law for the
full duration of the appointment.Unfortunately, we cannot offer cross-border
employment arrangements for this position.

• Salary according to the German Collective Agreement for Civil Service

Employees (TVöD) up to level 12, depending on experience.

• The position is offered on a part-time basis (19.5h) for an initial period

of two years. Subject to the availability of funding and satisfactory
performance, the contract may be extended.

• A supportive and dedicated international team.

• Room to grow professionally within the international nature conservation

community.

How to Apply

Send your CV and motivation letter in a single PDF in English to Sascha
Klöpper, Head of the CWSS, atapplication@waddensea-secretariat.orgwith subject
“Communications Support Officer” and indicate your earliest possible start date.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position
is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
The anticipated start date is 1 January 2027.

Questions? Contact Annika Bostelmann: bostelmann@waddensea-secretariat.org|
+49 4421 9108 19.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective
since May 2018, we are required to inform you about the processing of the
personal data you provide during the application process. For more details,
please refer towww.waddensea-worldheritage.org/website-terms-and-conditions