Communication officer
Initial 5 month freelance contract + possible extension
Leuven (3 days onsite / week)
32 – 40 hours/week
Start date – 7th April
Fluent English & Dutch
The assignment
April - May - June 2026
1. Set up the new website of the Belgian AI Factory Antenna
2. Upgrade the FAIR website to the new backend system, restyle, reshape
3. Organisation of the FAIR Internal Research Day on May 12 (250-300 people): practical organisation, arrangements for venue, catering, registrations, on site organisation of the event
Mid August - September 2026
1. Organise launch event of the Belgian AI Factory Antenna
2. Other needs may pop up when the BE-AIFA is launched
Required knowledge and skills
* You have experience in organizing (technology) events of 200-300 people
* You have experience in websites for technological (funded) projects/programs, targeting primarily the AI ecosystem in Flanders and Belgium
* Your organizational skills are on point; you take initiative, you can plan and execute tasks in autonomous way, and adapt flexibly to changes. You call in help where needed.
* Fluent in English and Dutch