The Advancement department at INSEAD is dedicated to fundraising and developing relationships with alumni and donors. It plays a crucial role in supporting the school’s strategic initiatives and promoting engagement within the INSEAD community.
INSEAD is seeking an Apprentice, Communication Coordinator to join our Advancement department. This is a full-time, contract position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France.
About the Job
We are currently looking to recruit an apprentice to join the Advancement Communications team as a Communications Coordinator starting from September 2026. Based on our Europe campus in Fontainebleau, the role is located within our Advancement Department.
Your role within the team
- Provide essential support to the Advancement Communications team, especially in relation to editorial and content, social media, collaterals, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Writing social media posts (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).
- Writing stories for the web (Global INSEAD day website and toolkits, INSEADer of the Month website updates etc.), Alumni mag/newsletter, Donors report.
- Communications work before and during important events including Giving Day, the Reunions, Alumni Forum.
- Support the organisation of regular Advancement full staff meeting.
- Help maintain the editorial calendar.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal profile
- Master’s degree in communications.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent use of the Office Pack (including PowerPoint) and ability to use the social networks.
- Excellent team spirit with the ability to work autonomously.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent English, written and spoken.
Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.
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