Fixed-term WAZA COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
– Maternity Leave Cover (Dec 2026–Oct 2027)

Tentative timeline for recruitment process
**Subject to modification*
:
- Call for applicants: 30 September to 18 October
- First round of interviews: Second week of November
- Second round of interviews: Fourth week of
November

Application Process

:

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to
[email protected]
by 18th of October 2026.

Location
: Barcelona, Spain (a work permit to work in Spain is required)

Employment type
:
- Full-time, temporary contract (maternity leave cover)
- Contract period: early December 2026 to mid-October 2027
- Flexible working hours (bandwidth: 7.00 am–7.00 pm)
- Our working arrangement is hybrid, with two days per week based at the WAZA Executive Office in Barcelona and three days working remotely
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Spain

Supervision
: The Communications Assistant reports primarily to the Interim Head of Communications.

If the Interim Head of Communications is unavailable,



the role reports to the CEO.

Posts Responsible for: Not applicable

Overview and Job Purpose
:

The Communications Assistant supports the promotion of WAZA’s key messages, programmes, and member initiatives through digital platforms, campaigns, and publications. The role contributes to increasing awareness and appreciation of the global progressive zoo and aquarium community and its role in conservation, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Scope

• Coverage:
Supports WAZA’s general communications activities, including digital communications, campaigns, newsletters, and member communications.

• Supervised Staff and Contributors:
None. Collaborates with internal teams, members, and external partners as needed.

• Budget Responsibility:
No direct budget ownership; may support tracking of communications-related costs.

• Programme and Operational Scale:
Supports global communications outputs, including social media, campaigns,

📌 Fixed-term WAZA COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT – Maternity Leave Cover (Barcelona)
🏢 World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
📍 Barcelona