CERN seeks an Entry Level IT Support Officer for its Communication, Outreach and Education section. The role involves supporting digital platforms, event logistics, and information architecture to engage the global scientific community.
This position sits within the Communication, Outreach and Education section of the Department Infrastructure group. The primary purpose is to help the world's largest physics laboratory connect more effectively with students, trainees, researchers, and the general public through improved digital tools and organized outreach activities.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to initiatives focused on education, communication, and public outreach within the IT-DI-COE section.
- Assist with the migration of the CERN IT website to WordPress and help design a new information architecture to enhance searchability and user experience.
- Provide back-office support for conferences, project events, and CERN OpenDays, while working to streamline existing organizational processes.
- Help develop and maintain departmental infrastructure to manage resources for inductions, site visits, and other key operational processes.
Requirements
- Proficiency with content management systems, specifically Drupal or WordPress.
- Familiarity with productivity suites such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Experience with design or visualization tools like Linearity or Canva.
- Must be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Communication, Computing, or a related discipline.
- Have no more than two years of professional experience since graduation.
- Must not have previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.
- Demonstrate fluent spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Nice to have
- Prior experience working in scientific, research, innovation, or technology sectors.
- Existing familiarity with WordPress or similar content management platforms.
What the company offers
- A monthly tax-free stipend ranging from 5,266 to 5,793 Swiss Francs, adjusted based on educational level.
- 30 days of paid annual leave plus two weeks of annual closure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and children.
- Membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
- Monthly allowances for family, children, and infants, subject to individual circumstances.
- A relocation package covering installation grants and travel expenses.
- Access to on-the-job training, formal courses, and language classes.
About the company
CERN is a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Since its foundation, diversity has been a core value, fostering an environment where physicists, engineers, and administrative professionals collaborate to drive innovation and technological advancement.
- CERN brings together experts from physics, engineering, and administration to advance science and technology.
- The organization thrives on an environment that encourages innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Diversity remains central to CERN's mission and is a foundational value.
- The community is committed to inclusivity and expanding the frontiers of human knowledge.
Quelle: öffentlich zugängliche Karriereseite des Arbeitgebers. Batchly ist nicht der Arbeitgeber und steht nicht notwendigerweise in einem Vertragsverhältnis mit dem Unternehmen.