12851 - Junior Communication and Training Specialist

CMCC Position cod. 12851
Junior Communication and Training Specialist
Deadline: October 31st, 2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your creativity and organisational skills can translate directly into tangible learning outcomes? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Communication and Training Specialist to join our team at the Advanced Training and Education Center (ATEC).
In this role, you will support the design, organisation and delivery of ATEC training and education initiatives – both online and in person – as well as the production of communication and multimedia content that makes these activities visible and effective. You will contribute to CMCC’s activities for the UN Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR) within its Partner Alliance Network, and support capacity-enhancement programmes built on the results of European projects on ocean digital twins and coastal resilience. In this context, you will help public authorities, practitioners, students and coastal communities make informed use of decision-support tools.
This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, moves easily between an e-learning platform, a webinar console and a video editing timeline, and is eager to contribute to impactful scientific and educational initiatives.



ABOUT US

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!


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WORKING CONTEXT
The selected candidate will contribute to CMCC’s activities for the UN Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR, https://centri.unibo.it/dcc-cr/en) within its Partner Alliance Network, of which CMCC is a member alongside Deltares (NL) and Hereon (DE). Endorsed by IOC-UNESCO, the DCC-CR contributes to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and to Decade Challenge 6 – Increase community resilience to ocean hazards, through four strategic objectives: improving access to science-based information, enhancing stakeholder engagement, promoting equitable education and training, and upholding environmental justice for coastal communities.
The role will also support a portfolio of European projects on ocean digital twins and coastal resilience in which CMCC is involved:
● MOIRAI (Horizon Europe, GA No. 101180994) – ocean and biogeochemical modelling within Destination Earth and the European Digital Twin of the Ocean, delivering the REASSHORE science-to-policy dashboard for coastal risk and resilience.
● OCEANITY (Horizon Europe, GA No. 101295787, 2026–2029) – a CMCC-led project involving 19 partners and co-designing decision-ready applications within EDITO for coastal and urban resilience, marine spatial planning and sustainable maritime operations.
● BEACONSplus (Horizon Europe, GA No. 101286863, 2026–2029) – a project involving 15 partners from 9 countries and building the climate-adaptation capacity of Atlantic coastal communities through co-design and a multi-actor approach.



ROLE

The Junior Communication and Training Specialist reports to the ATEC Director and works in close coordination with the Senior Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, ATEC training coordinators, and scientific staff involved in the projects.


RESPONSIBILITIES


The Junior Communication and Training Specialist will support ATEC through the following activities:

● Deliver CMCC’s contribution to the DCC-CR education, training and outreach activities within the Partner Alliance Network, including the School on Coastal Resilience operated with IOC-UNESCO on the Ocean Teacher Global Academy (OTGA) platform, summer schools and citizen-science initiatives, as well as the Centre’s webinars and podcast production.
● Contribute to the design, organisation and implementation of training programmes – e-learning, blended and in person – on ocean and coastal monitoring and forecasting systems, digital twins of the ocean, and decision-support tools for coastal resilience and disaster risk management.
● Support the organisational secretariat of courses and schools, including enrolment and participant management, agendas, teaching materials, certificates, tutoring, technical support to trainers and learners, and coordination of teachers, partners and cloud resources.
● Design and maintain digital learning environments and course pages on learning management systems, ensuring accessibility, usability and a consistent learner experience.
● Organise the logistics of training activities in Italy and abroad, including travel, venues, equipment and on-site support, in collaboration with the administrative offices.
● Produce editorial and multimedia content – web pages, newsletters, social media posts, photographs, graphics, short videos and podcast episodes – supporting the visibility of ATEC activities and the MOIRAI, OCEANITY and BEACONSplus projects.
● Manage and update project and initiative websites, newsletters and social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube and others), monitoring engagement and reporting basic analytics.
● Organise and moderate webinars, online information sessions and hybrid events, and provide editorial and technical support for the production of audiovisual and podcast content.
● Support the collection of feedback and the evaluation of training activities, contributing to the continuous improvement of ATEC’s training and educational offer.
● Assist in the preparation of reports, briefings and presentations on training and communication activities for internal use, project consortia and funding bodies.
REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:

● Master’s degree in communication sciences, semiotics, media studies, digital communication, education sciences or related fields.
● At least 2 years of work experience in communication and/or in the design and delivery of training activities.
● Demonstrated experience in designing and organising e-learning and in-presence courses, including the set-up of digital learning platforms, tutorship and technical support to learners.
● Proven ability to produce multimedia content: web copywriting, editorial planning, graphics, photography, video and audio editing.
● Hands-on experience in managing websites (CMS such as WordPress), newsletters and social media channels for institutional or project purposes.
● Experience in the organisation and moderation of webinars, workshops and events, including organisational secretariat and logistics.
● Strong interest in ocean and climate science, coastal resilience and science communication, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting sustainability.
● High motivation to work in a multicultural and high-pace environment.
● Proactive team worker and excellent communication skills in Italian and English (at least B2/C1).

NICE TO HAVE

• Initial experience in European and national research or educational projects, including support to proposal writing and fundraising.
• Familiarity with micro-credentials, digital badges and skills-certification frameworks.
• Knowledge of SEO/SEM, digital advertising and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and with capacity-development initiatives addressed to public authorities and coastal communities.
• Good organisational and project-management skills, including familiarity with agile methods.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The position will be based at the CMCC office in Bologna.
• The contract offered for this position will be for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal.
• The gross annual salary range for this position is €30,000–€50,000. The salary offered within this range will be determined based on years of relevant experience, level of seniority and specific technical skills, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria.
• Welfare package of €2,000 per year.
• Flexible working hours in accordance with internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed.

PROTECTED CATEGORY
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).
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