Vacancy communication officer (x/f/m)

We’re looking for a language-savvy communications professional to bring the impact stories from our community to life. Do you get a thrill from sharp copy, authentic storytelling and seeing SEO scores climb? Then you might be the one who will craft our stories with precision and a keen eye for consistency.

Apply by 8 December via delphine@theshift.be and join a passionate team with a heart for positive change.

About us

The Shift is Belgium’s first, largest and most diverse sustainability community. Formed by a fusion of the worlds of business, civil society and science 10 years ago, this is where those who want to accelerate the sustainable transition gather. We have more than 530 members: powerful innovators, professionals and decision-makers working for companies, NGOs, universities and cabinets.

You could call us the driving force, because in addition to uniting tomorrow’s creators, we bring mutual collaborations to life. We find innovative solutions for the biggest sustainability challenges facing our country. Then we scale them up with our partners. This is the only way to get a climate-neutral and inclusive economy off the ground.

Job description

You support the Communication Manager in executing the communications plan and are a driving force in our daily communications. You ensure that stories from our community find their way to the outside world, in a style that appeals to and activates people.

1. Online communication

  • You will feed our website in WordPress with clear content (NL/FR/EN) that reflects what The Shift stands for and what we do.
  • You will write newsletters in MailChimp that inform, inspire and make readers to take action.
  • You will create targeted posts for LinkedIn (primary social media channel) and tailor form and message to our target audience.
  • You translate complex themes into engaging content – copy, visuals, short videos.

2. Storytelling

  • You spot stories from members and turn them into short, snappy stories that show how the sustainable transition is being brought to live.
  • You will write and co-create impact stories, quotes and cases that amplify the voice of our community.
  • You will support campaigns that give visibility to our programmes and members, both online and in print.

3. Creation

  • Canva is your playground; graphic skills through Adobe are a plus.
  • You will think creatively about visuals, videos and publications that stand out and reinforce our brand language.

4. Planning

  • You monitor the content calendar and keep track of a retro planning.
  • You coordinate with colleagues and help them communicate their projects and stories clearly.
  • You track data and feedback to continuously improve content and channels.

Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or equivalent through experience.
  • Strong pen, creative mind and desire to translate complex info clearly.
  • Fluent in Dutch and French (at least one language as mother tongue, the other professionally fluent); English is a plus.
  • Familiar with digital tools (WordPress, MailChimp, LinkedIn); basic video and graphic design knowledge are welcome.
  • You are curious and solution-oriented, with an eye for detail.
  • You have an affinity for sustainability and social issues.
  • You are a team player who also takes responsibility independently.

Offer

The Shift believes it is important that employees feel valued and engaged, where everyone can develop their talents – both as individuals and as a team.

You can expect:

  • A challenging position with room for own initiative;
  • Great attention to personal development and a personal training budget;
  • Eye for work-life balance, choosing to combine office and home working;
  • An enthusiastic and dedicated team of 10 people;
  • A valuedriven organisation with a positive impact on people and planet;
  • Contact with an extensive sustainability network;
  • A fair remuneration package based on up to five years of recognised seniority, including DKV insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, laptop, mobile phone subscription.

 

Everyone is welcome at The Shift. We encourage applications regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, age, religion, (in)visible disability, neurodiversity or life path. We provide a respectful process and reasonable accommodations if needed.

Does this sound like something for you? Send your CV and motivation letter to delphine@theshift.be by no later than the 8th of December 2025 . Only applications that meet this process will be considered.

Interviews will follow on Thursday the 18th of December 2025.