Are you a highly-motivated, technically-minded, critical thinker with an aptitude for science communication and user outreach, looking for your next challenge? The Copernicus component of the EU Space Programme is monitoring Earth's environment, climate and security. JRC manages the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service - Global Land, which offers products and information on land use/land cover, biophysical parameters, and our environment. Novaspace supports JRC on outreach, user uptake and communication of the Global Land Service with in-house consultants. We are looking for individuals willing to grow their skills across communication consultant tasks such as: event organisation, stakeholder management, communication strategies, user outreach and training, innovative communication ideas, storytelling, programme and project management for the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service. This position will be based at JRC near the beautiful Lago Maggiore in Italy, promoting sound scientific information on our environment as seen by Copernicus. If this sounds like you, then read on We offer: Direct project interaction and mentoring by our partners who have combined 50 years' experience in international management and communication consulting Development of your communication consultancy skill set International work environment in the stunning Italian Alps Intellectual challenges paired with work-life balance and limited travel Desired skills & experience: Background in science communication, space or STEM Fast learner, flexible, organised, meticulous and detail-oriented Ability to work independently and yet effectively in a team Strong academic background Fully fluent in English - oral and writing Citizen of an EU Member State Flexibility for occasional international travel (mostly day-trips) Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite Public sector consulting experience and knowledge of European institutions Any one of the following areas would be a plus: Geoinformation or Earth Observation expertise Sound understanding of the Copernicus programme Engineering or scientific background / interest in space technology and applications General understanding and background of JRC's mandate and working areas Working knowledge of a second or more European language(s), e.g.: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish Only Applications containing a Motivation Letter and a CV will be considered. J-18808-Ljbffr